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Yogurt vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yogurt and Edam

  • Edam is richer than Yogurt in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Edam is 87% higher.
  • Yogurt contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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.
Yogurt
1
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9
Edam
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Calcium +564.5%
Contains more Iron +528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +297%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +621.2%
Contains more Copper +111.8%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Calcium +564.5%
Contains more Iron +528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +297%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +621.2%
Contains more Copper +111.8%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%

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.
Yogurt
2
:
9
Edam
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +20525%
Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 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 B3 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +20525%
Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
2
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Edam
Contains more Carbs +151.7%
Contains more Water +104.8%
Contains more Protein +145.2%
Contains more Fats +7028.2%
Contains more Other +486.1%
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +151.7%
Contains more Water +104.8%
Contains more Protein +145.2%
Contains more Fats +7028.2%
Contains more Other +486.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15230.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5441.7%
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15230.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5441.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Edam Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 1.43g Yogurt
Protein 10.19g 24.99g Edam
Fats 0.39g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 3.6g 1.43g Yogurt
Calories 59kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 3.24g 1.43g Edam
Calcium 110mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.07mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 11mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 135mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 141mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 36mg 812mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.017mg 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 4IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.082mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.281mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 7µg 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 0µg 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 5mg 89mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Edam
Saturated Fat 0.117g 17.572g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.665g Edam
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 776mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.6)

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.