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Turkey egg vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey egg and Edam different?

  • Turkey egg is higher in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Folate, however, Edam is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Turkey egg is 281% higher.
  • Turkey egg contains 9 times more Iron than Edam. While Turkey egg contains 4.1mg of Iron, Edam contains only 0.44mg.
  • Edam has less Cholesterol.

Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw 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 Iron +831.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +136.6%
Contains more Calcium +638.4%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +137.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 154% 10% 73% 13% 20% 44% 21% 5% 188%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +831.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +136.6%
Contains more Calcium +638.4%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +137.3%

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 B1 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +572.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more Folate +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 28% 109% 1% 114% 31% 54% 212% 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 B1 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +572.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more Folate +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +74.4%
Contains more Protein +82.7%
Contains more Fats +134%
Contains more Carbs +24.3%
Contains more Other +434.2%
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 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 Water +74.4%
Contains more Protein +82.7%
Contains more Fats +134%
Contains more Carbs +24.3%
Contains more Other +434.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey egg Edam Opinion
Net carbs 1.15g 1.43g Edam
Protein 13.68g 24.99g Edam
Fats 11.88g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 1.15g 1.43g Edam
Calories 171kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Turkey egg
Calcium 99mg 731mg Edam
Iron 4.1mg 0.44mg Turkey egg
Magnesium 13mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 170mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 142mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 151mg 812mg Turkey egg
Zinc 1.58mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.062mg 0.036mg Turkey egg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.011mg Turkey egg
Selenium 34.3µg 14.5µg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 554IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 166µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.037mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.389mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.082mg Edam
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 0.281mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.076mg Turkey egg
Folate 71µg 16µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 1.54µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.672mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 1.201mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.924mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.442mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.773mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.985mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.33mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 933mg 89mg Edam
Saturated Fat 3.632g 17.572g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.571g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.665g Turkey egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey egg 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
48%
Turkey egg
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 661mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 844mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.