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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 for wheat is 136% higher.
  • Wheat contains less sodium.
  • Edam has a lower glycemic index than wheat .

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
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2050%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.3%
Contains more IronIron +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +1436.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27281.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +516.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~508mg

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
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1032.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +451.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +168.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
4
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
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 ProteinProtein +82.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1025.5%
Contains more WaterWater +279.9%
Contains more OtherOther +137.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4874.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
1
67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2261.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 14.5µg 89.4µg 136%
Manganese 0.011mg 3.012mg 130%
Saturated fat 17.572g 0.454g 78%
Calcium 731mg 34mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Copper 0.036mg 0.553mg 57%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 6.738mg 42%
Iron 0.44mg 3.52mg 39%
Fats 27.8g 2.47g 39%
Sodium 812mg 2mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.419mg 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Magnesium 30mg 144mg 27%
Vitamin A 243µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.419mg 26%
Protein 24.99g 13.68g 23%
Carbs 1.43g 71.13g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.121mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 0.344g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.935mg 13%
Potassium 188mg 431mg 7%
Folate 16µg 43µg 7%
Phosphorus 536mg 508mg 4%
Zinc 3.75mg 4.16mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.978g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Calories 357kcal 339kcal 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 71.13g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.366mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.533mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0.934mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.594mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.322mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Edam
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
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 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.