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Edam vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between edam and tomato paste

  • Edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet tomato paste is richer in copper, iron, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 87% higher.
  • Tomato paste contains less cholesterol.
  • Edam has a lower glycemic index than tomato paste.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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
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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1930.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +495.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +545.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +439.4%
Contains more IronIron +577.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +913.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2645.5%

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
Edam
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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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3651.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +395.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +478.5%
Contains more FatsFats +5814.9%
Contains more OtherOther +50.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1222.4%
Contains more WaterWater +76.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12026.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Tomato paste
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Tomato paste DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 0.1g 79%
Calcium 731mg 36mg 70%
Phosphorus 536mg 83mg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Fats 27.8g 0.47g 42%
Protein 24.99g 4.32g 41%
Copper 0.036mg 0.365mg 37%
Sodium 812mg 59mg 33%
Iron 0.44mg 2.98mg 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.63mg 28%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 4.3mg 27%
Potassium 188mg 1014mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 0.067g 20%
Vitamin A 243µg 76µg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 3.076mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.153mg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.3µg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Calories 357kcal 82kcal 14%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.302mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.216mg 11%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 11.4µg 8%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Carbs 1.43g 18.91g 6%
Choline 15.4mg 38.5mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 42mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.142mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.16g 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.06mg 2%
Folate 16µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 1.43g 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.071mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Tomato paste
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
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 753mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.472g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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
  2. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.