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Edam vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between edam and tuna Bluefin?

  • Edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, while tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 389% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin has 73 times less calcium than edam. Edam has 731mg of calcium, while tuna Bluefin has 10mg.
  • Tuna Bluefin is lower in sodium.
  • Edam has a higher glycemic index (27) than tuna Bluefin (0).

We used Cheese, edam and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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
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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 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7210%
Contains more ZincZinc +387%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.8%
Contains more IronIron +197.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.8%

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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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 0% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +651.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12753.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +590.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +606.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +342.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +42.2%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
29% 37% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +295.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Tuna Bluefin
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 Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 10.88µg 389%
Saturated fat 17.572g 1.612g 73%
Calcium 731mg 10mg 72%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 10.54mg 65%
Selenium 14.5µg 46.8µg 59%
Vitamin A 243µg 757µg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.525mg 35%
Sodium 812mg 50mg 33%
Fats 27.8g 6.28g 33%
Phosphorus 536mg 326mg 30%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.77mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 1.37mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.278mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 2.053g 15%
Cholesterol 89mg 49mg 13%
Iron 0.44mg 1.31mg 11%
Protein 24.99g 29.91g 10%
Calories 357kcal 184kcal 9%
Copper 0.036mg 0.11mg 8%
Magnesium 30mg 64mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.844g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.306mg 6%
Folate 16µg 2µg 4%
Potassium 188mg 323mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Carbs 1.43g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.43g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 1.168mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 762mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.