Gouda cheese vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between gouda cheese and edam
- The amount of vitamin A in edam is higher than in gouda cheese.
- Edam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of edam is 27, while the glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gouda 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +21% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.2% |
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Protein
~24.99g
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Fats
~27.8g
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Water
~41.56g
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Other
~4.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.657 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
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Saturated fat
~17.572g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.125g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.665g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 165µg | 243µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.334mg | 0.389mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 700mg | 731mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.44mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 188mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 3.75mg | 1% |
| Fats | 27.44g | 27.8g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.747g | 8.125g | 1% |
| Folate | 21µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.34mg | 0.281mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 546mg | 536mg | 1% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 357kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 24.94g | 24.99g | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.22g | 1.43g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.22g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.22g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 819mg | 812mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.063mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 1.54µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 17.614g | 17.572g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.657g | 0.665g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.93mg | 0.932mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.306mg | 1.308mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.564mg | 2.57mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.654mg | 2.66mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.719mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.431mg | 1.434mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.806mg | 1.81mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.032mg | 1.034mg | 0% |
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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
32%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042000000000002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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