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Edam vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between edam and sugar substitute?

  • Edam is higher in phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and magnesium; however, sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 75% more.
  • Sugar substitute contains 94 times less zinc than edam. Edam contains 3.75mg of zinc, while sugar substitute contains 0.04mg.
  • Sugar substitute has less sodium.
  • Edam has a lower glycemic index (27) than sugar substitute (40).

We used Cheese, edam and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +382.1%
Contains more IronIron +175%
Contains more CopperCopper +414.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +9275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%

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
12
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1113.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +354.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5828%
~equal in Other ~4.03g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 80%
Phosphorus 536mg 8mg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 64%
Protein 24.99g 2.06g 46%
Fats 27.8g 0g 43%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.04mg 34%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.015mg 29%
Carbs 1.43g 84.77g 28%
Vitamin A 243µg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 20%
Calcium 731mg 879mg 15%
Sodium 812mg 572mg 10%
Magnesium 30mg 6mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.015mg 5%
Iron 0.44mg 0.16mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 4%
Potassium 188mg 39mg 4%
Folate 16µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.08mg 4%
Copper 0.036mg 0.007mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.015mg 2%
Calories 357kcal 347kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 1.43g 4.03g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.022mg 0%
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 Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.572g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.