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Rye vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between rye and edam

  • Rye has more manganese, fiber, copper, and iron; however, edam is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Rye covers your daily manganese needs 112% more than edam.
  • Rye contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Edam
3
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 +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.3%
Contains more IronIron +497.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +919.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23327.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2945.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.4%
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
Rye
Rye
8
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Edam
4
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 EVitamin E +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +754.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +418.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +286.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +156.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Edam
4
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 +5204.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1605.5%
Contains more WaterWater +292.1%
Contains more OtherOther +168.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
2
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Edam
1
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 -98.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3806.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye 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 Rye Edam DV% diff.
Manganese 2.577mg 0.011mg 112%
Saturated fat 0.197g 17.572g 79%
Calcium 24mg 731mg 71%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Fiber 15.1g 0g 60%
Fats 1.63g 27.8g 40%
Copper 0.367mg 0.036mg 37%
Sodium 2mg 812mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Phosphorus 332mg 536mg 29%
Protein 10.34g 24.99g 29%
Iron 2.63mg 0.44mg 27%
Vitamin A 1µg 243µg 27%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.082mg 26%
Carbs 75.86g 1.43g 25%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.281mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.037mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 8.125g 20%
Magnesium 110mg 30mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.076mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.389mg 11%
Zinc 2.65mg 3.75mg 10%
Potassium 510mg 188mg 9%
Folate 38µg 16µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.24mg 4%
Choline 30.4mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.3µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0.665g 1%
Calories 338kcal 357kcal 1%
Selenium 13.9µg 14.5µg 1%
Net carbs 60.76g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0.98g 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 1.034mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.375g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.