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Orange vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Orange and Edam different?

  • Orange is richer in Vitamin C, while Edam is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Edam covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 88% more than Orange.
  • Orange is lower in Saturated Fat.

Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Cheese, edam types were used 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.
Orange
3
:
7
Edam
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
Contains more Calcium +1727.5%
Contains more Iron +340%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +3728.6%
Contains more Zinc +5257.1%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Equal in Potassium - 188
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
Contains more Calcium +1727.5%
Contains more Iron +340%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +3728.6%
Contains more Zinc +5257.1%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Equal in Potassium - 188

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.
Orange
4
:
8
Edam
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.9%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +872.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.9%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +872.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
2
:
3
Edam
Contains more Carbs +721.7%
Contains more Water +108.7%
Contains more Protein +2558.5%
Contains more Fats +23066.7%
Contains more Other +859.1%
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
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 +721.7%
Contains more Water +108.7%
Contains more Protein +2558.5%
Contains more Fats +23066.7%
Contains more Other +859.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
1
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2
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35226.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2560%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35226.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2560%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Orange Edam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Orange Edam Opinion
Net carbs 9.35g 1.43g Orange
Protein 0.94g 24.99g Edam
Fats 0.12g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 11.75g 1.43g Orange
Calories 47kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 9.35g 1.43g Edam
Fiber 2.4g 0g Orange
Calcium 40mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.1mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 10mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 14mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 181mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 0mg 812mg Orange
Zinc 0.07mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.045mg 0.036mg Orange
Manganese 0.025mg 0.011mg Orange
Selenium 0.5µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 225IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 53.2mg 0mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.037mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 0.082mg Orange
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 30µg 16µg Orange
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.015mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.025mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.023mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.047mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.02mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.04mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.018mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.015g 17.572g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange 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
24%
Orange
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange
Orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.557g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.