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Edam vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between edam and taco salad

  • Taco salad contains less phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A than edam.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 71% higher.
  • Taco salad contains 8 times less calcium than edam. Edam contains 731mg of calcium, while taco salad contains 97mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in taco salad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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
5
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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +653.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +644.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +559.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.7%
Contains more IronIron +161.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1418.2%

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
6
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% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +274.1%
Contains more FatsFats +272.7%
Contains more OtherOther +163.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +732.9%
Contains more WaterWater +74.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
1
67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +211.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Taco salad DV% diff.
Phosphorus 536mg 72mg 66%
Saturated fat 17.572g 3.446g 64%
Calcium 731mg 97mg 63%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.32µg 51%
Protein 24.99g 6.68g 37%
Fats 27.8g 7.46g 31%
Vitamin A 243µg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.2µg 22%
Zinc 3.75mg 1.36mg 22%
Cholesterol 89mg 22mg 22%
Sodium 812mg 385mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.18mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 2.606g 14%
Calories 357kcal 141kcal 11%
Copper 0.036mg 0.113mg 9%
Iron 0.44mg 1.15mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.68mg 8%
Folate 16µg 42µg 7%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.167mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.24mg 7%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Carbs 1.43g 11.91g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.05mg 1%
Magnesium 30mg 26mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 23.3mg 1%
Potassium 188mg 210mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.883g 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 11.91g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.201mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Taco salad
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
18%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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

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.