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Paprika vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between paprika and edam?

  • Paprika has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, manganese, vitamin K, and vitamin B2 than edam.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 969% higher.
  • Paprika is lower in saturated fat.
  • Edam has a higher glycemic index (27) than paprika (0).

We used Spices, paprika 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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 +493.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1112.8%
Contains more IronIron +4704.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1880.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14354.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +219.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.2%

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.
Paprika
11
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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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 AVitamin A +913.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12025%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +791.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +793.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2717.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3391.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +206.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +3675.5%
Contains more OtherOther +83.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.7%
Contains more FatsFats +115.7%
Contains more WaterWater +269.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 -87.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1067.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +379.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Edam DV% diff.
Iron 21.14mg 0.44mg 259%
Vitamin A 2463µg 243µg 247%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.24mg 192%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.076mg 159%
Fiber 34.9g 0g 140%
Copper 0.713mg 0.036mg 75%
Saturated fat 2.14g 17.572g 70%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.011mg 69%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.389mg 65%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.3µg 65%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.082mg 62%
Potassium 2280mg 188mg 62%
Calcium 229mg 731mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.665g 47%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.281mg 45%
Magnesium 178mg 30mg 35%
Phosphorus 314mg 536mg 32%
Sodium 68mg 812mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.037mg 24%
Fats 12.89g 27.8g 23%
Protein 14.14g 24.99g 22%
Carbs 53.99g 1.43g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 8.125g 16%
Selenium 6.3µg 14.5µg 15%
Folate 49µg 16µg 8%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Choline 51.5mg 15.4mg 7%
Zinc 4.33mg 3.75mg 5%
Calories 282kcal 357kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 1.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
221%
Paprika
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 744mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.432g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.91g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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.

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.