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Edam vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are edam and cayenne pepper different?

  • Edam is higher in vitamin B12; however, cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 816% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has less saturated fat.

Cheese, edam and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +393.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +406.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +971.3%
Contains more IronIron +1672.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +936.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18081.8%

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
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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%
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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +756.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12329.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +786.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10511%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3123.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3391.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +562.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.1%
Contains more FatsFats +61%
Contains more WaterWater +416.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3860.1%
Contains more OtherOther +43.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +195.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1158.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 243µg 2081µg 204%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 29.83mg 197%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 2.45mg 183%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Iron 0.44mg 7.8mg 92%
Manganese 0.011mg 2mg 86%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 80.3µg 65%
Saturated fat 17.572g 3.26g 65%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Calcium 731mg 148mg 58%
Potassium 188mg 2014mg 54%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 8.701mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 8.37g 51%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.919mg 41%
Copper 0.036mg 0.373mg 37%
Phosphorus 536mg 293mg 35%
Sodium 812mg 30mg 34%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Magnesium 30mg 152mg 29%
Protein 24.99g 12.01g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.328mg 24%
Folate 16µg 106µg 23%
Carbs 1.43g 56.63g 18%
Fats 27.8g 17.27g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 2.75g 13%
Zinc 3.75mg 2.48mg 12%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.8µg 10%
Choline 15.4mg 51.5mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Calories 357kcal 318kcal 2%
Net carbs 1.43g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 1.43g 10.34g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Cayenne pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Edam
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 782mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.312g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.