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Edam vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Edam and Walnut

  • Edam has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Walnut is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Walnut covers your daily need of Copper 172% more than Edam.
  • Walnut has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, edam and Nuts, walnuts, english.

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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
4
:
6
Walnut
Contains more Calcium +645.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Selenium +195.9%
Contains more Iron +561.4%
Contains more Magnesium +426.7%
Contains more Potassium +134.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +4305.6%
Contains more Manganese +30936.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Calcium +645.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Selenium +195.9%
Contains more Iron +561.4%
Contains more Magnesium +426.7%
Contains more Potassium +134.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +4305.6%
Contains more Manganese +30936.4%

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
4
:
8
Walnut
Contains more Vitamin A +4025%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +821.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1272%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +606.6%
Contains more Folate +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4025%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +821.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1272%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +606.6%
Contains more Folate +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
:
2
Walnut
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Water +921.1%
Contains more Other +137.1%
Contains more Fats +134.6%
Contains more Carbs +858.7%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Water +921.1%
Contains more Other +137.1%
Contains more Fats +134.6%
Contains more Carbs +858.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
0
:
3
Walnut
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6993.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.933
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6993.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.933

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 7.01g Walnut
Protein 24.99g 15.23g Edam
Fats 27.8g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 1.43g 13.71g Walnut
Calories 357kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 1.43g 2.61g Edam
Fiber 0g 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 731mg 98mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 30mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 536mg 346mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 812mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 3.75mg 3.09mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 0.011mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 14.5µg 4.9µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 1µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.15mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.125mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 16µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.17mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.596mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.625mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 1.17mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.424mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.236mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.711mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.753mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.391mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 17.572g 6.126g Walnut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Walnut
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
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.