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Fruitcake vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fruitcake and Edam different?

  • Edam is higher than Fruitcake in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Edam covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 83% more than Fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake is lower in Sodium.

Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Cheese, edam types were used 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.
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
4
:
6
Edam
Edam
Contains more Iron +370.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Calcium +2115.2%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +930.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Zinc +1288.9%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Fruitcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +370.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Calcium +2115.2%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +930.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Zinc +1288.9%
Contains more Selenium +625%

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.
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
5
:
7
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +864.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +3650%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15300%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.3%
Fruitcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
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 +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +864.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +3650%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15300%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
1
:
4
Edam
Edam
Contains more Carbs +4207.7%
Contains more Protein +761.7%
Contains more Fats +205.5%
Contains more Water +64.3%
Contains more Other +283.6%
Fruitcake
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 Carbs +4207.7%
Contains more Protein +761.7%
Contains more Fats +205.5%
Contains more Water +64.3%
Contains more Other +283.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
2
:
1
Edam
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.5%
Fruitcake
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Edam Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 1.43g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 24.99g Edam
Fats 9.1g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 61.6g 1.43g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 27.42g 1.43g Edam
Fiber 3.7g 0g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 731mg Edam
Iron 2.07mg 0.44mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 52mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 153mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 101mg 812mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.05mg 0.036mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.22mg 0.011mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 22IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.24mg Fruitcake
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.037mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.082mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 20µg 16µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.102mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.121mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.206mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.121mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.059mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.144mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.071mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 5mg 89mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 17.572g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.665g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
10%
Fruitcake
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 711mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.524g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.