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Edam vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Edam and Spread

  • Edam has more Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Spread is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Edam covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 77% more than Spread.
  • Spread has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, edam and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.

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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
9
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1
Spread
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1466.7%
Equal in Sodium - 755
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1466.7%
Equal in Sodium - 755

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
9
:
3
Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +444.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +434.8%
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +444.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +434.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
4
:
1
Spread
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +62.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +103.9%
Contains more Water +94.5%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +62.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +103.9%
Contains more Water +94.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
1
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2
Spread
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +498.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.6
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +498.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.6

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Spread Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 0g Edam
Protein 24.99g 0g Edam
Fats 27.8g 17.1g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 0g Edam
Calories 357kcal 158kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 0g Spread
Calcium 731mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 0mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 12mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 755mg Spread
Zinc 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.7mg Spread
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 12.3µg Spread
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 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 7.6g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.