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Greek yogurt vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Greek yogurt and Edam

  • Greek yogurt contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 than Edam.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 76% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Greek yogurt is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
Edam
Edam
9
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 less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +631%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +621.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +297%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.5%

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% 0.9% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Edam
Edam
9
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 B3Vitamin B3 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Edam
Edam
3
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 +178.3%
Contains more WaterWater +95.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.7%
Contains more FatsFats +456%
Contains more OtherOther +486.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
Edam
Edam
2
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 -86.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +280.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Edam Opinion
Calories 97kcal 357kcal Edam
Protein 9g 24.99g Edam
Fats 5g 27.8g Edam
Net carbs 3.98g 1.43g Greek yogurt
Carbs 3.98g 1.43g Greek yogurt
Cholesterol 13mg 89mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Magnesium 11mg 30mg Edam
Calcium 100mg 731mg Edam
Potassium 141mg 188mg Edam
Iron 0mg 0.44mg Edam
Sugar 4g 1.43g Edam
Copper 0.017mg 0.036mg Edam
Zinc 0.52mg 3.75mg Edam
Phosphorus 135mg 536mg Edam
Sodium 35mg 812mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 15IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A 2µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.082mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.281mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.076mg Edam
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Edam
Folate 5µg 16µg Edam
Choline 15.1mg 15.4mg Edam
Saturated Fat 2.395g 17.572g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.665g Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg Edam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt 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
17%
Greek yogurt
33%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 777mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.