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Rutabagas vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between rutabagas and edam

  • Rutabagas have more vitamin C; however, edam is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Edam covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than rutabagas.
  • Rutabagas have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of rutabagas is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rutabagas, raw 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 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
Edam
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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 PotassiumPotassium +62.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1090.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1462.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +911.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
~equal in Iron ~0.44mg

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 83% 0% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
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% 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 EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +753.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +872.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 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 +502.8%
Contains more WaterWater +115.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2213.9%
Contains more FatsFats +17275%
Contains more OtherOther +494.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 18% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +655.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rutabagas 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.027g 17.572g 80%
Calcium 43mg 731mg 69%
Phosphorus 53mg 536mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Protein 1.08g 24.99g 48%
Fats 0.16g 27.8g 43%
Sodium 12mg 812mg 35%
Zinc 0.24mg 3.75mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin C 25mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.389mg 27%
Vitamin A 0µg 243µg 27%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 8.125g 20%
Calories 37kcal 357kcal 16%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.011mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.082mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.665g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.037mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Potassium 305mg 188mg 3%
Fructose 1.61g 2%
Carbs 8.62g 1.43g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.076mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.281mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 30mg 2%
Folate 21µg 16µg 1%
Net carbs 6.32g 1.43g N/A
Iron 0.44mg 0.44mg 0%
Sugar 4.46g 1.43g N/A
Copper 0.032mg 0.036mg 0%
Starch 0.4g 0%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.24mg 0%
Choline 14.1mg 15.4mg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas 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%
Rutabagas
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 800mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.545g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.