Edam vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between edam and smoked salmon
- Edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet smoked salmon is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Smoked salmon covers your daily vitamin D needs 111% more than edam.
- Edam contains 66 times more calcium than smoked salmon. While edam contains 731mg of calcium, smoked salmon contains only 11mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in smoked salmon is lower.
- The glycemic index of smoked salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, edam and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6545.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1109.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +226.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +538.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +123.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +834.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +285.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +462.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +3320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5656.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +209.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +265.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +111.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +477.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +543.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +301.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 17.1µg | 83% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 685IU | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 0.929g | 76% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 11mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 3.26µg | 72% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 164mg | 53% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 4.32g | 36% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 32.4µg | 33% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 0.31mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 4.72mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 26µg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 23mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.23mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.101mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.278mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 2.023g | 15% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 89mg | 13% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 18.28g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.87mg | 12% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 117kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 1.35mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 672mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.85mg | 5% |
| Folate | 16µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.995g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 188mg | 175mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.183g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.267g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.073g | N/A |
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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%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoked salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.643g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam is cheaper (difference - $11.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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