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Edam nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more

Cheese, edam
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Edam

Edam
Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
27 (low)
Insulin index ⓘ
N/A
Calories
357
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
1.43 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 oz (28.35 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
17.8 (acidic)
95% Calcium
93% Saturated Fat
92% Fats
91% Phosphorus
91% Sodium
Explanation: The given food contains more Calcium than 95% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Calcium than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Saturated Fat, Fats, Phosphorus, and Sodium.

Edam Glycemic index (GI)

Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
27

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80% 9%
Calcium: 731 mg of 1,000 mg 73%
Iron: 0.44 mg of 8 mg 6%
Magnesium: 30 mg of 420 mg 7%
Phosphorus: 536 mg of 700 mg 77%
Potassium: 188 mg of 3,400 mg 6%
Sodium: 812 mg of 2,300 mg 35%
Zinc: 3.75 mg of 11 mg 34%
Copper: 0.036 mg of 1 mg 4%
Manganese: 0.011 mg of 2 mg 0%
Selenium: 14.5 µg of 55 µg 26%
Choline: 15.4 mg of 550 mg 3%

Mineral chart - relative view

Calcium
731 mg
TOP 5%
Sodium
812 mg
TOP 9%
Phosphorus
536 mg
TOP 9%
Zinc
3.75 mg
TOP 25%
Magnesium
30 mg
TOP 33%
Selenium
14.5 µg
TOP 54%
Potassium
188 mg
TOP 62%
Iron
0.44 mg
TOP 79%
Choline
15.4 mg
TOP 80%
Copper
0.036 mg
TOP 86%
Manganese
0.011 mg
TOP 89%

Vitamin coverage chart

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%
Vitamin A: 825 IU of 5,000 IU 17%
Vitamin E : 0.24 mg of 15 mg 2%
Vitamin D: 0.5 µg of 10 µg 5%
Vitamin C: 0 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.037 mg of 1 mg 3%
Vitamin B2: 0.389 mg of 1 mg 30%
Vitamin B3: 0.082 mg of 16 mg 1%
Vitamin B5: 0.281 mg of 5 mg 6%
Vitamin B6: 0.076 mg of 1 mg 6%
Folate: 16 µg of 400 µg 4%
Vitamin B12: 1.54 µg of 2 µg 64%
Vitamin K: 2.3 µg of 120 µg 2%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B2
0.389 mg
TOP 18%
Vitamin A
825 IU
TOP 21%
Vitamin B12
1.54 µg
TOP 36%
Vitamin D
0.5 µg
TOP 48%
Folate
16 µg
TOP 52%
Vitamin K
2.3 µg
TOP 64%
Vitamin B6
0.076 mg
TOP 71%
Vitamin E
0.24 mg
TOP 72%
Vitamin B5
0.281 mg
TOP 75%
Vitamin B1
0.037 mg
TOP 79%
Vitamin B3
0.082 mg
TOP 93%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

25% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein:
Daily Value: 50%
24.99 g of 50 g
50%
Fats:
Daily Value: 43%
27.8 g of 65 g
43%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
1.43 g of 300 g
0%
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
41.56 g of 2,000 g
2%
Other:
4.22 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 378% 267% 281% 283% 380% 206% 246% 299% 444%
Tryptophan: 352 mg of 280 mg 126%
Threonine: 932 mg of 1,050 mg 89%
Isoleucine: 1308 mg of 1,400 mg 93%
Leucine: 2570 mg of 2,730 mg 94%
Lysine: 2660 mg of 2,100 mg 127%
Methionine: 721 mg of 1,050 mg 69%
Phenylalanine: 1434 mg of 1,750 mg 82%
Valine: 1810 mg of 1,820 mg 99%
Histidine: 1034 mg of 700 mg 148%

Fat type information

67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g

Fiber content ratio for Edam

100%
Sugar: 1.43 g
Fiber: 0 g
Other: 0 g

All nutrients for Edam per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 357kcal 18% 22% 7.6 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 24.99g 60% 13% 8.9 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 27.8g 43% 8% 1.2 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 1.43g N/A 68% 37.9 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 1.43g 0% 69% 19.7 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 89mg 30% 16% 4.2 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0.5µg 5% 48% 4.4 times less than EggEgg
Iron 0.44mg 6% 79% 5.9 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 731mg 73% 5% 5.8 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 188mg 6% 62% 1.3 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 30mg 7% 33% 4.7 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 1.43g N/A 63% 6.3 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0.04mg 4% 86% 3.9 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 3.75mg 34% 25% 1.7 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 536mg 77% 9% 2.9 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 812mg 35% 9% 1.7 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 825IU 17% 21% 20.2 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 27% 24%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2% 72% 6.1 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 3% 79% 7.2 times less than PeaPea
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 30% 18% 3 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.08mg 1% 93% 116.7 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 6% 75% 4 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6% 71% 1.6 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 64% 36% 2.2 times more than PorkPork
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2% 64% 44.2 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 16µg 4% 52% 3.8 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 17.57g 88% 7% 3 times more than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 8.13g N/A 20% 1.2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g N/A 55% 70.9 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.35mg 0% 45% 1.2 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.93mg 0% 59% 1.3 times more than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 1.31mg 0% 48% 1.4 times more than SalmonSalmon
Leucine 2.57mg 0% 44% 1.1 times more than TunaTuna
Lysine 2.66mg 0% 44% 5.9 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.72mg 0% 50% 7.5 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 1.43mg 0% 42% 2.1 times more than EggEgg
Valine 1.81mg 0% 42% 1.1 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 1.03mg 0% 46% 1.4 times more than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 357
% Daily Value*
43%
Total Fat 28g
82%
Saturated Fat 18g
Trans Fat g
30%
Cholesterol 89mg
35%
Sodium 812mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 25g
Vitamin D 20mcg 3%

Calcium 731mg 73%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 188mg 6%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
limit break
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
No Trans Fats
ok
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sodium
limit break
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sugars
ok
 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source

Edam nutrition infographic

Edam nutrition infographic
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References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients

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