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Tilsit cheese vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tilsit cheese and Edam different?

  • Tilsit cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Edam is richer in Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tilsit cheese is 23% higher.
  • Tilsit cheese has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, tilsit and Cheese, edam are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Iron +91.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +189.2%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Equal in Phosphorus - 536
Equal in Sodium - 812
Equal in Zinc - 3.75
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Iron +91.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +189.2%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Equal in Phosphorus - 536
Equal in Sodium - 812
Equal in Zinc - 3.75
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Edam
Contains more Vitamin A +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
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 A +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +31.5%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Equal in Water - 41.56
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
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 +31.5%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Equal in Water - 41.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.665
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.665

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Edam Opinion
Net carbs 1.88g 1.43g Tilsit cheese
Protein 24.41g 24.99g Edam
Fats 25.98g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 1.88g 1.43g Tilsit cheese
Calories 340kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 700mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.23mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 13mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 500mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 65mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 753mg 812mg Tilsit cheese
Zinc 3.5mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.026mg 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1045IU 825IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 249µg 243µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.037mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.082mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.281mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 20µg 16µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.54µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.352mg
Threonine 0.899mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.484mg 1.308mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 2.548mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.039mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.754mg 0.721mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.752mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.704mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 102mg 89mg Edam
Saturated Fat 16.775g 17.572g Tilsit cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.136g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 0.665g Tilsit cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese Edam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
40%
Tilsit cheese
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.