Edam vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between edam and veggie burgers
- Edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, manganese, folate, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 218% more than edam.
- Edam contains 18 times more cholesterol than veggie burgers. While edam contains 89mg of cholesterol, veggie burgers contain only 5mg.
- The glycemic index of edam is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, edam and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.
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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 | +437.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +197.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +447.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +455.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8545.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.9% |
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 | +24200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +7064.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4476.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +298.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +82.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +675% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26% |
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:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +341.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +897.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.3% |
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
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +357% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +204.2% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 2.651mg | 218% |
| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 1.44g | 73% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 136mg | 60% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 206mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.951mg | 41% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 6.3g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 5mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 1µg | 27% |
| Folate | 16µg | 124µg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 2.41mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 1.26mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 3.753mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 2.01µg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.9g | 20% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 15.7g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.303mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 1.778g | 16% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 22.6µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.244mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 569mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 2.023g | 9% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 177kcal | 9% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 333mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 14.27g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 4.2µg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 19.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 9.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 1.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.605mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.132g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.