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Kefir vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kefir and Edam?

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A in Edam is higher than in Kefir.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 85% more.
  • Kefir has less Cholesterol.

We used Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY and Cheese, edam types 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.
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
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 -95.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +462.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.6%
Contains more IronIron +1000%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +715.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +410.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%

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.
Kefir
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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 0.67% 34% 0.4% 30% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +431%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.1%
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 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 +213.3%
Contains more WaterWater +116.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +559.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2889.2%
Contains more OtherOther +478.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 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 -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2521%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1154.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kefir Edam Opinion
Calories 41kcal 357kcal Edam
Protein 3.79g 24.99g Edam
Fats 0.93g 27.8g Edam
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Kefir
Net carbs 4.48g 1.43g Kefir
Carbs 4.48g 1.43g Kefir
Cholesterol 5mg 89mg Kefir
Vitamin D 41IU 20IU Kefir
Magnesium 12mg 30mg Edam
Calcium 130mg 731mg Edam
Potassium 164mg 188mg Edam
Iron 0.04mg 0.44mg Edam
Sugar 4.61g 1.43g Edam
Copper 0.009mg 0.036mg Edam
Zinc 0.46mg 3.75mg Edam
Phosphorus 105mg 536mg Edam
Sodium 40mg 812mg Kefir
Vitamin A 569IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A 171µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 1µg 0.5µg Kefir
Manganese 0.005mg 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 3.6µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.082mg Kefir
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 0.281mg Kefir
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.076mg Edam
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg Edam
Folate 13µg 16µg Edam
Trans Fat 0.037g Edam
Choline 15.2mg 15.4mg Edam
Saturated Fat 0.658g 17.572g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 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 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kefir 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%
Kefir
33%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 772mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.914g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.