English muffin vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between English muffins and edam?
- English muffins are higher in manganese; however, edam is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
- Edam's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 87% more.
- Edam contains 32 times less manganese than English muffins. English muffins contain 0.357mg of manganese, while edam contains 0.011mg.
- English muffins have less sodium.
- Edam has a lower glycemic index (27) than English muffins (77).
We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Cheese, edam types 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 IronIron | +102.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +258.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3145.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1305.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +435.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +303% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +389.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1809.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +152.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3116.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +224.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1444.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.8% |
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Water
~41.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2590.4% |
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 | 0.259g | 17.572g | 79% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 731mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 1.54µg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 536mg | 58% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 27.8g | 40% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 24.99g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 3.75mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 243µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 8.125g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.389mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.011mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 46g | 1.43g | 15% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 812mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.037mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.036mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.082mg | 9% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 357kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.44mg | 6% |
| Folate | 37µg | 16µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.281mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 131mg | 188mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.665g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.932mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 1.308mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 2.57mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 2.66mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 1.434mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 1.81mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 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
14%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.313g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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