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Edam vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Edam and Yolk

  • Edam has more Calcium, however, Yolk is higher in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin D, Folate, and Iron.
  • Yolk covers your daily need of Cholesterol 332% more than Edam.
  • Edam has 17 times more Sodium than Yolk. While Edam has 812mg of Sodium, Yolk has only 48mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, edam and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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
5
:
5
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains more Zinc +63%
Contains more Iron +520.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +113.9%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Yolk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains more Zinc +63%
Contains more Iron +520.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +113.9%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%

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
2
:
9
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +975%
Contains more Vitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +964.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.5%
Contains more Folate +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.6%
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%
Yolk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +975%
Contains more Vitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +964.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.5%
Contains more Folate +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
3
:
2
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Protein +57.6%
Contains more Other +148.2%
Contains more Carbs +151%
Contains more Water +25.9%
Equal in Fats - 26.54
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
Yolk
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +57.6%
Contains more Other +148.2%
Contains more Carbs +151%
Contains more Water +25.9%
Equal in Fats - 26.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
0
:
3
Yolk
Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +532.2%
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Yolk
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +532.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 3.59g Yolk
Protein 24.99g 15.86g Edam
Fats 27.8g 26.54g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 3.59g Yolk
Calories 357kcal 322kcal Edam
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 1.43g 0.56g Yolk
Calcium 731mg 129mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 30mg 5mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 390mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 109mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 3.75mg 2.3mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.011mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 14.5µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 825IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 20IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0.5µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.024mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 16µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.7µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.177mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.687mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.866mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 1.399mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 1.217mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.378mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.681mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.949mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.416mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 1085mg Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 9.551g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 4.204g Yolk

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Yolk
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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 764mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 996mg)
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.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.