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Edam vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between edam and toffee

  • Edam has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and magnesium, while toffee has more vitamin A.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 72% higher.
  • Toffee contains 31 times less zinc than edam. Edam contains 3.75mg of zinc, while toffee contains 0.12mg.
  • The amount of sodium in toffee is lower.
  • Edam has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of edam is 27, while the glycemic index of toffee is 51.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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
9
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%
Toffee
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 10% 4.5% 1.1% 1% 3.3% 14% 18% 0.26% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +268.6%
Contains more IronIron +1366.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1100%
Contains more ZincZinc +3025%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1575%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1712.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.4%

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
9
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%
Toffee
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 0.67% 106% 19% 0% 2% 16% 0.54% 8% 2.1% 14% 7% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +472.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.7%

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
Toffee
2
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2235.5%
Contains more WaterWater +7456.4%
Contains more OtherOther +363.7%
Contains more FatsFats +17.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4425.9%

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
Toffee
2
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.565 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.222 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Toffee DV% diff.
Phosphorus 536mg 32mg 72%
Calcium 731mg 34mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.11µg 60%
Protein 24.99g 1.07g 48%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.12mg 33%
Sodium 812mg 135mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.068mg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.8µg 25%
Carbs 1.43g 64.72g 21%
Saturated fat 17.572g 20.565g 14%
Calories 357kcal 560kcal 10%
Fats 27.8g 32.75g 8%
Vitamin A 243µg 319µg 8%
Magnesium 30mg 4mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.009mg 5%
Cholesterol 89mg 104mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.94mg 5%
Iron 0.44mg 0.03mg 5%
Copper 0.036mg 0.003mg 4%
Potassium 188mg 51mg 4%
Folate 16µg 2µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.222g 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.134mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 8.964g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.008mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.43g 64.72g N/A
Sugar 1.43g 63.47g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.029mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.674g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Toffee
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
14%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 677mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Toffee
Toffee is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.993g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.