Margarine vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between margarine and edam
- Margarine is higher in vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin A, yet edam is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Edam covers your daily phosphorus needs 76% more than margarine.
- Margarine contains 40 times more vitamin K than edam. While margarine contains 93µg of vitamin K, edam contains only 2.3µg.
- The amount of sodium in margarine is lower.
- The glycemic index of margarine is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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 less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +944.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +633.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10620% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +237% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3650% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3943.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +951.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +256.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +744.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1440% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +190.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15518.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +151.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +378.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3554.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 0.665g | 158% |
| Fats | 80.71g | 27.8g | 81% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 38.877g | 8.125g | 77% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 536mg | 76% |
| Vitamin K | 93µg | 2.3µg | 76% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 731mg | 73% |
| Vitamin A | 819µg | 243µg | 64% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 1.54µg | 60% |
| Vitamin E | 9mg | 0.24mg | 58% |
| Protein | 0.16g | 24.99g | 50% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 812mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 3.75mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.389mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 14.5µg | 26% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 357kcal | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 15.189g | 17.572g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.44mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 188mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
| Folate | 1µg | 16µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.7g | 1.43g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.7g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Margarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins