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Gefilte fish vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gefilte fish and edam different?

  • Gefilte fish is richer in iron and copper, while edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Edam covers your daily need for saturated fat, 86% more than gefilte fish.
  • Gefilte fish contains 6 times more iron than edam. Gefilte fish contains 2.48mg of iron, while edam contains 0.44mg.
  • Gefilte fish is lower in cholesterol.
  • Edam has a higher glycemic index (27) than gefilte fish (0).

Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 6.9% 8% 93% 65% 22% 31% 68% 9.5% 57%
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 more IronIron +463.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +441.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +563.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3078.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +357.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +634.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.1%

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 2.7% 9% 0% 0% 16% 14% 19% 12% 18% 105% 0% 2.3% 0%
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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1119.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +559.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.076mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 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 CarbsCarbs +418.2%
Contains more WaterWater +93.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +175.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1506.9%
Contains more OtherOther +193.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 54% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.285 g
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
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 -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +886%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gefilte fish 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 Gefilte fish Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.412g 17.572g 78%
Calcium 23mg 731mg 71%
Phosphorus 73mg 536mg 66%
Fats 1.73g 27.8g 40%
Protein 9.07g 24.99g 32%
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 1.54µg 29%
Zinc 0.82mg 3.75mg 27%
Iron 2.48mg 0.44mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.389mg 25%
Vitamin A 27µg 243µg 24%
Cholesterol 30mg 89mg 20%
Copper 0.195mg 0.036mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.824g 8.125g 18%
Calories 84kcal 357kcal 14%
Sodium 524mg 812mg 13%
Selenium 10.5µg 14.5µg 7%
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.082mg 6%
Magnesium 9mg 30mg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Potassium 91mg 188mg 3%
Folate 3µg 16µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.285g 0.665g 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Manganese 0.073mg 0.011mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.037mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.281mg 2%
Carbs 7.41g 1.43g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 7.41g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.076mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.488mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.486mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0.842mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.255mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.493mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.548mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.261mg 1.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.075g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.045g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gefilte fish 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
15%
Gefilte fish
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Gefilte fish
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.