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Edam vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Edam and Wheat

  • Edam is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B12, yet Wheat is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat is 136% higher.
  • Wheat contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Wheat, durum.

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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
2
:
8
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Calcium +2050%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +380%
Contains more Potassium +129.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +10.9%
Contains more Copper +1436.1%
Contains more Manganese +27281.8%
Contains more Selenium +516.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 508
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +2050%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +380%
Contains more Potassium +129.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +10.9%
Contains more Copper +1436.1%
Contains more Manganese +27281.8%
Contains more Selenium +516.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 508

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
6
:
5
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1032.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +451.3%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
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%
Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1032.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +451.3%
Contains more Folate +168.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
4
:
1
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Protein +82.7%
Contains more Fats +1025.5%
Contains more Water +279.9%
Contains more Other +137.1%
Contains more Carbs +4874.1%
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
Wheat
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Protein +82.7%
Contains more Fats +1025.5%
Contains more Water +279.9%
Contains more Other +137.1%
Contains more Carbs +4874.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
1
:
2
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2261.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.1%
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Wheat
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2261.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 71.13g Wheat
Protein 24.99g 13.68g Edam
Fats 27.8g 2.47g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 71.13g Wheat
Calories 357kcal 339kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Wheat
Calcium 731mg 34mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 3.52mg Wheat
Magnesium 30mg 144mg Wheat
Phosphorus 536mg 508mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 431mg Wheat
Sodium 812mg 2mg Wheat
Zinc 3.75mg 4.16mg Wheat
Copper 0.036mg 0.553mg Wheat
Manganese 0.011mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 14.5µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 825IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.121mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.419mg Wheat
Folate 16µg 43µg Wheat
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.176mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.366mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.533mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.934mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.303mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.221mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.681mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.594mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.322mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 17.572g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.344g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.978g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Edam
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.118g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.