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Edam vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Edam and Shrimp different?

  • Edam is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Edam is 88% higher.
  • Edam contains 10 times more Calcium than Shrimp. While Edam contains 731mg of Calcium, Shrimp contains only 70mg.
  • Shrimp has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, edam and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Edam
4
:
6
Shrimp
Contains more Calcium +944.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.2%
Contains more Zinc +128.7%
Contains more Iron +15.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Copper +952.8%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +944.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.2%
Contains more Zinc +128.7%
Contains more Iron +15.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Copper +952.8%
Contains more Manganese +200%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Edam
12
:
0
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
4
:
1
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +9828.6%
Contains more Carbs +615%
Contains more Other +248.8%
Contains more Water +78.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.98
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +9828.6%
Contains more Carbs +615%
Contains more Other +248.8%
Contains more Water +78.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
2
:
1
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16827.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +741.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16827.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +741.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Shrimp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 0.2g Edam
Protein 24.99g 23.98g Edam
Fats 27.8g 0.28g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 0.2g Edam
Calories 357kcal 99kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Shrimp
Calcium 731mg 70mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.51mg Shrimp
Magnesium 30mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 536mg 237mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 259mg Shrimp
Sodium 812mg 111mg Shrimp
Zinc 3.75mg 1.64mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.011mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg Edam
Folate 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 189mg Edam
Trans Fat 0.002g Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.048g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.079g Edam
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Edam
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 701mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.516g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.