Edam vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between edam and white chocolate
- Edam is higher than white chocolate in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Edam covers your daily calcium needs 53% more than white chocolate.
- Edam contains 28 times more vitamin A than white chocolate. While edam contains 825IU of vitamin A, white chocolate contains only 30IU.
- The amount of sodium in white chocolate is lower.
- The glycemic index of edam is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, edam and Candies, white chocolate.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +267.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +406.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +204.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +222.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
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 | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +175% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +808.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +295.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +91.6% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +325.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3096.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +181.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4042.7% |
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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.3% |
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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| Calcium | 731mg | 199mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 176mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0.56µg | 41% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 5.87g | 38% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 90mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 0.74mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 9µg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 59.24g | 19% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 4.5µg | 18% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 539kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.282mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 19.412g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.608mg | 7% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 32.09g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 9.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.96mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.745mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 286mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 29.5mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 9.097g | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 1.013g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 59g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0% |
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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 722mg)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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