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Parsley vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between parsley and edam

  • Parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate, yet edam is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Parsley covers your daily vitamin K needs 1365% more than edam.
  • The amount of sodium in parsley is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Parsley, fresh 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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.7%
Contains more IronIron +1309.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +313.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1354.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +429.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +250.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +824.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
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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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1501.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71204.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
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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 +342.7%
Contains more WaterWater +111%
Contains more ProteinProtein +741.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3419%
Contains more OtherOther +91.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 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 -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2654.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +436.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Edam DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 2.3µg 1365%
Vitamin C 133mg 0mg 148%
Saturated fat 0.132g 17.572g 79%
Iron 6.2mg 0.44mg 72%
Phosphorus 58mg 536mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Calcium 138mg 731mg 59%
Protein 2.97g 24.99g 44%
Fats 0.79g 27.8g 42%
Folate 152µg 16µg 34%
Sodium 56mg 812mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg 26%
Zinc 1.07mg 3.75mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.389mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 8.125g 20%
Vitamin A 421µg 243µg 20%
Calories 36kcal 357kcal 16%
Copper 0.149mg 0.036mg 13%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Potassium 554mg 188mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 0.082mg 8%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.011mg 6%
Magnesium 50mg 30mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.665g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.037mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 0.24mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.281mg 2%
Carbs 6.33g 1.43g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.076mg 1%
Net carbs 3.03g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 1.43g N/A
Choline 12.8mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.118mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 0.204mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.042mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.061mg 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsley 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
379%
Parsley
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 756mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.