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Shark raw vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shark raw and edam

  • Shark raw has more selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Edam covers your daily need for saturated fat, 83% more than shark raw.
  • Shark raw has 36 times more vitamin B3 than edam. While shark raw has 2.938mg of vitamin B3, edam has only 0.082mg.
  • Shark raw has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of edam is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, shark, mixed species, 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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +63.3%
Contains more IronIron +90.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +772.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.036mg

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 0% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
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 EVitamin E +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3482.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +426.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +322.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +527.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.54µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 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 WaterWater +77%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.1%
Contains more FatsFats +516.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +353.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 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 -94.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +349.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.925g 17.572g 76%
Calcium 34mg 731mg 70%
Phosphorus 210mg 536mg 47%
Selenium 36.5µg 14.5µg 40%
Fats 4.51g 27.8g 36%
Sodium 79mg 812mg 32%
Zinc 0.43mg 3.75mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.389mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.076mg 25%
Vitamin A 70µg 243µg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.082mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 8.125g 16%
Cholesterol 51mg 89mg 13%
Calories 130kcal 357kcal 11%
Choline 65mg 15.4mg 9%
Protein 20.98g 24.99g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.281mg 8%
Iron 0.84mg 0.44mg 5%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.24mg 5%
Magnesium 49mg 30mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.665g 4%
Folate 3µg 16µg 3%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 1.54µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg 1%
Potassium 160mg 188mg 1%
Vitamin D 24IU 20IU 1%
Carbs 0g 1.43g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.43g N/A
Copper 0.033mg 0.036mg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.037mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 1.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Edam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.647g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.