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Edam vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between edam and sweet roll

  • Edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet sweet roll is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 72% higher.
  • Edam contains 11 times more vitamin B12 than sweet roll. Edam contains 1.54µg of vitamin B12, while sweet roll contains 0.14µg.
  • Sweet roll contains less saturated fat.
  • Edam has a lower glycemic index than sweet roll.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +915.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +535.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +605.3%
Contains more IronIron +263.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2627.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.2%

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +291.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +729.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +775.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2807.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +168.2%

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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +303.1%
Contains more FatsFats +69.5%
Contains more WaterWater +67.6%
Contains more OtherOther +148.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3459.4%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1023.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Sweet roll DV% diff.
Phosphorus 536mg 76mg 66%
Calcium 731mg 72mg 66%
Saturated fat 17.572g 3.079g 66%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.14µg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 7.473g 45%
Protein 24.99g 6.2g 38%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.59mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.324mg 24%
Sodium 812mg 304mg 22%
Vitamin A 243µg 62µg 20%
Fats 27.8g 16.4g 18%
Carbs 1.43g 50.9g 16%
Iron 0.44mg 1.6mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 2.384mg 14%
Folate 16µg 72µg 14%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.3mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.99mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.265mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 4.797g 8%
Cholesterol 89mg 66mg 8%
Copper 0.036mg 0.088mg 6%
Selenium 14.5µg 17µg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 41.3mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 30mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.406mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Potassium 188mg 111mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.107mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Calories 357kcal 372kcal 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 1.43g 31.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.493g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.