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Sour cream vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sour cream and Edam?

  • Edam has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2 than Sour cream.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 64% higher.
  • Sour cream is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Sour cream, reduced fat and Cheese, edam types in this comparison.

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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.
Sour cream
Sour cream
2
:
8
Edam
Edam
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Calcium +418.4%
Contains more Iron +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +530.6%
Contains more Zinc +1288.9%
Contains more Copper +260%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%
Sour cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 3% 8% 37% 19% 10% 8% 4% 0% 23%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Calcium +418.4%
Contains more Iron +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +530.6%
Contains more Zinc +1288.9%
Contains more Copper +260%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%

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.
Sour cream
Sour cream
3
:
9
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Sour cream
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 8% 9% 3% 10% 56% 2% 0% 5% 9% 38% 2%
Edam
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 E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sour cream
Sour cream
2
:
3
Edam
Edam
Contains more Carbs +389.5%
Contains more Water +70.8%
Contains more Protein +257%
Contains more Fats +97.2%
Contains more Other +368.9%
Sour cream
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 g
Other: 0.9 g
Edam
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 +389.5%
Contains more Water +70.8%
Contains more Protein +257%
Contains more Fats +97.2%
Contains more Other +368.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sour cream
Sour cream
1
:
2
Edam
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33%
Sour cream
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cream Edam Opinion
Net carbs 7g 1.43g Sour cream
Protein 7g 24.99g Edam
Fats 14.1g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 7g 1.43g Sour cream
Calories 181kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 0.3g 1.43g Sour cream
Calcium 141mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.06mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 11mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 85mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 211mg 188mg Sour cream
Sodium 70mg 812mg Sour cream
Zinc 0.27mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.01mg 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 4.1µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 436IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.24mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 10IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Sour cream
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.037mg Sour cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.082mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 11µg 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 35mg 89mg Sour cream
Saturated Fat 8.7g 17.572g Sour cream
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sour cream 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
14%
Sour cream
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.872g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cream
Sour cream is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Sour cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173442/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.