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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 monounsaturated fat; however, shrimp is richer in copper.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 88% higher.
  • Edam contains 169 times more monounsaturated fat than shrimp. While edam contains 8.125g of monounsaturated fat, shrimp contains only 0.048g.
  • Shrimp has less saturated fat.
  • Edam has a lower glycemic index (27) than shrimp (50).

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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Shrimp
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +944.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.8%
Contains more IronIron +15.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +952.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Shrimp
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
2
67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16827.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +741.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 0.056g 80%
Calcium 731mg 70mg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 64%
Phosphorus 536mg 237mg 43%
Fats 27.8g 0.28g 42%
Copper 0.036mg 0.379mg 38%
Cholesterol 89mg 189mg 33%
Sodium 812mg 111mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 30%
Vitamin A 243µg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 0.048g 20%
Zinc 3.75mg 1.64mg 19%
Calories 357kcal 99kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 6%
Folate 16µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.079g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Potassium 188mg 259mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 39mg 2%
Protein 24.99g 23.98g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.033mg 1%
Iron 0.44mg 0.51mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 0.2g N/A
Carbs 1.43g 0.2g 0%
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
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.