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Groat vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Groat and Edam?

  • Groat is richer in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, while Edam is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for Copper is 118% higher.
  • Groat is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Buckwheat and Cheese, edam types in this comparison.

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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.
Groat
Groat
6
:
4
Edam
Edam
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +670%
Contains more Potassium +144.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +2955.6%
Contains more Manganese +11718.2%
Contains more Calcium +3961.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Selenium +74.7%
Groat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +670%
Contains more Potassium +144.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +2955.6%
Contains more Manganese +11718.2%
Contains more Calcium +3961.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Selenium +74.7%

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.
Groat
Groat
6
:
5
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8461%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.3%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389
Groat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
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 B1 +173%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8461%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.3%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
Groat
1
:
4
Edam
Edam
Contains more Carbs +4900%
Contains more Protein +88.6%
Contains more Fats +717.6%
Contains more Water +326.3%
Contains more Other +101%
Groat
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 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 +4900%
Contains more Protein +88.6%
Contains more Fats +717.6%
Contains more Water +326.3%
Contains more Other +101%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
Groat
2
:
1
Edam
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +681.3%
Groat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +681.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Edam Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 1.43g Groat
Protein 13.25g 24.99g Edam
Fats 3.4g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 71.5g 1.43g Groat
Calories 343kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Groat
Fiber 10g 0g Groat
Calcium 18mg 731mg Edam
Iron 2.2mg 0.44mg Groat
Magnesium 231mg 30mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 460mg 188mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 812mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 1.1mg 0.036mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 0.011mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 0IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.037mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.389mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.082mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.281mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.076mg Groat
Folate 30µg 16µg Groat
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.506mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.498mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.832mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.672mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.172mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.678mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.309mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 17.572g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.665g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat 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
33%
Groat
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 811mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.831g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.6)
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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.