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Edam vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Edam and Turmeric

  • Edam has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium, while Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 860% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Turmeric is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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
3
:
7
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Calcium +335.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Selenium +133.9%
Contains more Iron +12400%
Contains more Magnesium +593.3%
Contains more Potassium +1006.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +3511.1%
Contains more Manganese +179900%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +335.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Selenium +133.9%
Contains more Iron +12400%
Contains more Magnesium +593.3%
Contains more Potassium +1006.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +3511.1%
Contains more Manganese +179900%

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
4
:
8
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1745.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1546.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +482.6%
Edam
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%
Turmeric
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1745.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1546.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +482.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
3
:
2
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Protein +158.2%
Contains more Fats +755.4%
Contains more Water +223.4%
Contains more Carbs +4595.1%
Contains more Other +67.8%
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Turmeric
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Protein +158.2%
Contains more Fats +755.4%
Contains more Water +223.4%
Contains more Carbs +4595.1%
Contains more Other +67.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
1
:
2
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1709.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.7%
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1709.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 24.99g 9.68g Edam
Fats 27.8g 3.25g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 357kcal 312kcal Edam
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 1.43g 3.21g Edam
Fiber 0g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 731mg 168mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 30mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 536mg 299mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 812mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 3.75mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.036mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.011mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 14.5µg 6.2µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.15mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Folate 16µg 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.17mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.33mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.47mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.81mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.38mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.14mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.53mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.66mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.15mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.449g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Turmeric
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Edam
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 785mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.734g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
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.

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.