Edam vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between edam and turkey meat
- Edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, yet turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 77% higher.
- Edam contains 52 times more calcium than turkey meat. Edam contains 731mg of calcium, while turkey meat contains 14mg.
- Turkey meat contains less saturated fat.
- Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than edam.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +5121.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1925% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11574.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +237.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +710.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +467.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +276.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2283.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +779.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +207% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +218.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 731mg | 14mg | 72% |
| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 2.155g | 70% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 9.573mg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 223mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.616mg | 42% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 7.39g | 31% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 103mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 29.8µg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 12µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 1.02µg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 2.647g | 14% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 87.4mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.948mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 2.48mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 2.119g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.281mg | 8% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 189kcal | 8% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 1.09mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 109mg | 7% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 28.55g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 239mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 15IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 709mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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