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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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
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 PotassiumPotassium +55.4%
Contains more IronIron +83.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Calcium ~731mg
~equal in Copper ~0.036mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.75mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~536mg
~equal in Sodium ~812mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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 0% 34% 4.8% 15% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
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% 50% 4.8% 15% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.076mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.54µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 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 +55.2%
~equal in Protein ~24.99g
~equal in Fats ~27.8g
~equal in Water ~41.56g
~equal in Other ~4.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 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
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.572g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.125g
~equal in 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.
Gouda cheese Edam
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Edam Opinion
Calories 356kcal 357kcal Edam
Protein 24.94g 24.99g Edam
Fats 27.44g 27.8g Edam
Net carbs 2.22g 1.43g Gouda cheese
Carbs 2.22g 1.43g Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 89mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Magnesium 29mg 30mg Edam
Calcium 700mg 731mg Edam
Potassium 121mg 188mg Edam
Iron 0.24mg 0.44mg Edam
Sugar 2.22g 1.43g Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.036mg
Zinc 3.9mg 3.75mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 536mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 819mg 812mg Edam
Vitamin A 563IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A 165µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.24mg
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.082mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.281mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.076mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.54µg
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg
Folate 21µg 16µg Gouda cheese
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 17.614g 17.572g Edam
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.665g Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.352mg
Threonine 0.93mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.306mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.564mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.654mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.719mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.806mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.032mg 1.034mg Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese 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
31%
Gouda cheese
33%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042000000000002g)
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.
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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.