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Edam vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between edam and sun-dried tomato

  • Edam is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc, yet sun-dried tomato is richer in vitamin C, copper, potassium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for sun-dried tomato is 113% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1455.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +380.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +285.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +732.4%
Contains more IronIron +509.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1213.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4136.4%

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.
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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +421.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4326.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +319.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.8%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.383mg

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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +393.9%
Contains more FatsFats +97.4%
Contains more OtherOther +14.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1531.5%
Contains more WaterWater +29.5%

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.663g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg 113%
Saturated fat 17.572g 1.893g 71%
Calcium 731mg 47mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Phosphorus 536mg 139mg 57%
Copper 0.036mg 0.473mg 49%
Potassium 188mg 1565mg 41%
Protein 24.99g 5.06g 40%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Iron 0.44mg 2.68mg 28%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.78mg 27%
Sodium 812mg 266mg 24%
Fiber 0g 5.8g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 3.63mg 22%
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg 21%
Fats 27.8g 14.08g 21%
Vitamin A 243µg 64µg 20%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.466mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.319mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.193mg 13%
Magnesium 30mg 81mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 2.06g 9%
Calories 357kcal 213kcal 7%
Carbs 1.43g 23.33g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.479mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Folate 16µg 23µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 8.663g 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 17.53g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.383mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.