Edam vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are edam and Swiss cheese different?
- Edam is richer in vitamin B2, while Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Swiss cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 63% more than edam.
- Edam contains 4 times more sodium than Swiss cheese. Edam contains 812mg of sodium, while Swiss cheese contains 187mg.
Cheese, edam and Cheese, swiss types were 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +238.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +98.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~26.96g
~equal in
Carbs
~1.44g
~equal in
Water
~37.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~18.227g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.046g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 3.06µg | 63% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 30µg | 28% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 187mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 890mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.302mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 4.37mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 288µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 574mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 1.341g | 5% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 30.99g | 5% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 26.96g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 18.227g | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 393kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 93mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.353mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 1.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.5mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 8.046g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.655g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.