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Edam vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Edam and Tilsit cheese different?

  • Edam is higher in Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Tilsit cheese is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tilsit cheese is 23% higher.
  • Edam contains 3 times more Potassium than Tilsit cheese. While Edam contains 188mg of Potassium, Tilsit cheese contains only 65mg.
  • Tilsit cheese has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, edam and Cheese, tilsit are the varieties 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 Iron +91.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +189.2%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Phosphorus - 500
Equal in Sodium - 753
Equal in Zinc - 3.5
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +91.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +189.2%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Phosphorus - 500
Equal in Sodium - 753
Equal in Zinc - 3.5
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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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Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.359
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.359

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +31.5%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.41
Equal in Fats - 25.98
Equal in Water - 42.86
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more Carbs +31.5%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.41
Equal in Fats - 25.98
Equal in Water - 42.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.775
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.721
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.775
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.721

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Tilsit cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 1.88g Tilsit cheese
Protein 24.99g 24.41g Edam
Fats 27.8g 25.98g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 1.88g Tilsit cheese
Calories 357kcal 340kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 731mg 700mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.23mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 13mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 500mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 65mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 753mg Tilsit cheese
Zinc 3.75mg 3.5mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.026mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 825IU 1045IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 249µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.061mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.359mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.205mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.346mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.065mg Edam
Folate 16µg 20µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 2.1µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.352mg
Threonine 0.932mg 0.899mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 1.484mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 2.57mg 2.548mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 2.039mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.754mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 1.358mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 1.752mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.704mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 102mg Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 16.775g Tilsit cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 7.136g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.721g Tilsit cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Tilsit cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Edam
40%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.