Edam vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between edam and yogurt
- Edam is richer than yogurt in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 87% higher.
- Edam contains 206 times more vitamin A than yogurt. Edam contains 825IU of vitamin A, while yogurt contains 4IU.
- Yogurt contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.
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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 | +172.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +564.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +528.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +621.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +297% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.6% |
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 | +24200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +145.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7028.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +486.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +104.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15230.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5441.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
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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| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 0.117g | 79% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 110mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 135mg | 57% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 0.39g | 42% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 36mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0.75µg | 33% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 10.19g | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 0.52mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 5mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 1µg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 0.053g | 20% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 59kcal | 15% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 9.7µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.278mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.012g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.017mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.208mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.331mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 141mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 3.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 3.24g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.1mg | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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
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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 776mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.6)