Edam vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are edam and yam different?
- Edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, yam is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 88% higher.
- Yam has less cholesterol.
- Edam has a lower glycemic index (27) than yam (51).
Cheese, edam and Yam, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1462.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +874.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1971.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +334% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +394.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3509.1% |
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 | +3371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1115.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +45.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +202.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +573.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +285.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1533.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16252.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +414.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1849.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +135316.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +775% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 0.037g | 80% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 17mg | 71% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 55mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0µg | 64% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 1.53g | 47% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 0.17g | 43% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 9mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 0.24mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.032mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 7µg | 26% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 0.7µg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 0.006g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 816mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.397mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.293mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.178mg | 16% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 118kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 27.88g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.112mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.076g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.552mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.314mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 16.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.034mg | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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.