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Egg white vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Egg white and Edam

  • Egg white has more Selenium, however, Edam has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 88% more.
  • Egg white is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, white, raw, fresh and Cheese, edam.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10342.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +12400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3473.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Edam
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 50% 4.8% 15% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1611.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +1300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +110.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.3%
Contains more FatsFats +16252.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.9%
Contains more OtherOther +569.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg white Edam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Egg white Edam Opinion
Calories 52kcal 357kcal Edam
Protein 10.9g 24.99g Edam
Fats 0.17g 27.8g Edam
Net carbs 0.73g 1.43g Edam
Carbs 0.73g 1.43g Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Egg white
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Magnesium 11mg 30mg Edam
Calcium 7mg 731mg Edam
Potassium 163mg 188mg Edam
Iron 0.08mg 0.44mg Edam
Sugar 0.71g 1.43g Egg white
Copper 0.023mg 0.036mg Edam
Zinc 0.03mg 3.75mg Edam
Phosphorus 15mg 536mg Edam
Sodium 166mg 812mg Egg white
Vitamin A 0IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A 0µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 20µg 14.5µg Egg white
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.389mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.082mg Egg white
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.076mg Edam
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Edam
Folate 4µg 16µg Edam
Choline 1.1mg 15.4mg Edam
Saturated Fat 0g 17.572g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.665g Edam
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.449mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.661mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 1.016mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.806mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.399mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.809mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.29mg 1.034mg Edam
Fructose 0.07g Egg white

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg white Edam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Egg white
33%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 646mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/nutrients
  2. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.