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Edam vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Edam and Spaghetti different?

  • Edam is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Spaghetti is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Edam is 87% higher.
  • Spaghetti has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, edam and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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
5
:
Contains more Calcium +10342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +824.1%
Contains more Potassium +327.3%
Contains more Zinc +635.3%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +177.8%
Contains more Manganese +2827.3%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%
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 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +10342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +824.1%
Contains more Potassium +327.3%
Contains more Zinc +635.3%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +177.8%
Contains more Manganese +2827.3%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%

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
10
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1845%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.1%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.8%
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% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1845%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.1%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
:
Contains more Protein +330.9%
Contains more Fats +2889.2%
Contains more Other +1407.1%
Contains more Carbs +2058%
Contains more Water +49.5%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +330.9%
Contains more Fats +2889.2%
Contains more Other +1407.1%
Contains more Carbs +2058%
Contains more Water +49.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6102.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6102.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 24.99g 5.8g Edam
Fats 27.8g 0.93g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 357kcal 158kcal Edam
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 1.43g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 0g 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 731mg 7mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.5mg Spaghetti
Magnesium 30mg 18mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 58mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 44mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 3.75mg 0.51mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.1mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.011mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 14.5µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 825IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.06mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.02mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.02mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.4mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.112mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.049mg Edam
Folate 16µg 7µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.083mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.206mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.228mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.44mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.133mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.065mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.297mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.262mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.132mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 17.572g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.131g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.326g Edam
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
35%
Edam
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 811mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.396g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.