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Edam vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Edam and Whisky

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium in Edam is higher than in Whisky.
  • Edam covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 88% more than Whisky.
  • Whisky contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof.

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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
9
:
1
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +17766.7%
Contains more Potassium +18700%
Contains more Zinc +18650%
Contains more Copper +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +17766.7%
Contains more Potassium +18700%
Contains more Zinc +18650%
Contains more Copper +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
11
:
0
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Whisky
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% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
3
:
2
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1330%
Contains more Water +53.8%
Contains more Other +753.1%
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
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1330%
Contains more Water +53.8%
Contains more Other +753.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 0.1g Edam
Protein 24.99g 0g Edam
Fats 27.8g 0g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 0.1g Edam
Calories 357kcal 250kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 0.1g Whisky
Calcium 731mg 0mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.02mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 0mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 3mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 1mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 3.75mg 0.02mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.014mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.008mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.008mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.001mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.05mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0mg Edam
Folate 16µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Whisky
Saturated Fat 17.572g 0g Whisky
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0g Edam

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Edam Whisky
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
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.