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Sardine vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sardine and Edam?

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin D, while Edam is higher in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 308% higher.
  • Edam has 64 times less Vitamin B3 than Sardine. Sardine has 5.245mg of Vitamin B3, while Edam has 0.082mg.
  • Sardine is lower in Sodium.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Cheese, edam types in this comparison.

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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.
Sardine
Sardine
7
:
3
Edam
Edam
Contains more Iron +563.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +111.2%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Copper +416.7%
Contains more Manganese +881.8%
Contains more Selenium +263.4%
Contains more Calcium +91.4%
Contains more Zinc +186.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 536
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +563.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +111.2%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Copper +416.7%
Contains more Manganese +881.8%
Contains more Selenium +263.4%
Contains more Calcium +91.4%
Contains more Zinc +186.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 536

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.
Sardine
Sardine
8
:
3
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin D +860%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +480.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +13%
Contains more Vitamin A +663.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +60%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin D +860%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +480.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +13%
Contains more Vitamin A +663.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
3
Edam
Edam
Contains more Water +43.4%
Contains more Fats +142.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Other - 4.22
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
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
Contains more Water +43.4%
Contains more Fats +142.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Other - 4.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
1
Edam
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +674.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110%
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +674.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Edam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.43g Edam
Protein 24.62g 24.99g Edam
Fats 11.45g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 0g 1.43g Edam
Calories 208kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 0g 1.43g Sardine
Calcium 382mg 731mg Edam
Iron 2.92mg 0.44mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 30mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 397mg 188mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 812mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.186mg 0.036mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.011mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 14.5µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.24mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 20IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0.5µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.037mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.082mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.281mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.076mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 1.54µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.3µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 1.079mg 0.932mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.001mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.26mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.729mg 0.721mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.268mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.725mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 142mg 89mg Edam
Saturated Fat 1.528g 17.572g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.665g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Edam
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
131%
Sardine
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.