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Nutritional Profile of Edam (Cheese) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 70 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Edam (Cheese).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks very high (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Proline (Amino Acids)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for 12 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Tyrosine (Amino Acids)
- Valine (Amino Acids)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 16 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for 23 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Isoleucine (Amino Acids)
- Cystine (Amino Acids)
- Threonine (Amino Acids)
- Alanine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Edam (Cheese)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Edam (Cheese)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Edam (Cheese)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Edam (Cheese)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Edam (Cheese)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Edam (Cheese)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Edam (Cheese)
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 1.4 g | 405.4 mg | 357 | 2368 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 8.1 g | 2.3 g | 51 | 512 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 665 mg | 188.5 mg | 187 | 1852 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 18.7 g | 5.3 g | 32 | 148 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 28.6 g | 8.1 g | 46 | 317 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 1 g | 283.5 mg | 19 | 28 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 589 mg | 167 mg | 51 | 125 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 461 mg | 130.7 mg | 36 | 56 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 300 mg | 85 mg | 47 | 159 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 496 mg | 140.6 mg | 86 | 318 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 2.9 g | 833.5 mg | 43 | 104 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 8.1 g | 2.3 g | 38 | 180 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 3 g | 844.8 mg | 45 | 321 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 6.9 g | 2 g | 61 | 618 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 813 mg | 230.5 mg | 35 | 237 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 418 mg | 118.5 mg | 197 | 1976 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 247 mg | 70 mg | 80 | 709 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 764 mg | 216.6 mg | 30 | 326 |
| Arginine | 964 mg | 273.3 mg | 23 | 236 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.8 g | 496.1 mg | 22 | 214 |
| Cystine | 255 mg | 72.3 mg | 27 | 241 |
| Glutamic Acid | 6.2 g | 1.7 g | 17 | 62 |
| Glycine | 486 mg | 137.8 mg | 24 | 550 |
| Histidine | 1 g | 292 mg | 12 | 56 |
| Isoleucine | 1.3 g | 371.4 mg | 26 | 81 |
| Leucine | 2.6 g | 728.6 mg | 22 | 87 |
| Lysine | 2.7 g | 754.1 mg | 15 | 88 |
| Methionine | 721 mg | 204.4 mg | 20 | 249 |
| Phenylalanine | 1.4 g | 405.4 mg | 18 | 57 |
| Proline | 3.3 g | 921.4 mg | 11 | 20 |
| Serine | 1.6 g | 439.4 mg | 20 | 58 |
| Threonine | 932 mg | 264.2 mg | 28 | 166 |
| Tryptophan | 352 mg | 99.8 mg | 25 | 113 |
| Tyrosine | 1.5 g | 413.9 mg | 16 | 35 |
| Valine | 1.8 g | 513.1 mg | 19 | 54 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 25 g | 7.1 g | 34 | 246 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 16 µg | 4.5 µg | 64 | 439 |
| Folate, food | 16 µg | 4.5 µg | 57 | 273 |
| Folate, total | 16 µg | 4.5 µg | 62 | 375 |
| Niacin | 82 µg | 23.2 µg | 255 | 2447 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 281 µg | 79.7 µg | 131 | 905 |
| Riboflavin | 389 µg | 110.3 µg | 88 | 423 |
| Thiamin | 37 µg | 10.5 µg | 110 | 847 |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 µg | 0.4 µg | 40 | 574 |
| Vitamin B6 | 76 µg | 21.5 µg | 138 | 905 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 240 µg | 68 µg | 162 | 619 |
| beta-Carotene | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 120 | 1155 |
| Phylloquinone | 2.3 µg | 0.7 µg | 100 | 902 |
| Retinol | 242 µg | 68.6 µg | 48 | 252 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 825 IU | 233.9 IU | 47 | 422 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 243 µg | 68.9 µg | 51 | 470 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg | 43 | 157 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 20 IU | 5.7 IU | 54 | 186 |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg | 35 | 101 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 731 mg | 207.2 mg | 33 | 84 |
| Copper, Cu | 36 µg | 10.2 µg | 101 | 813 |
| Iron, Fe | 440 µg | 124.7 µg | 124 | 882 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 37 | 309 |
| Manganese, Mn | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 61 | 1019 |
| Phosphorus, P | 536 mg | 152 mg | 45 | 161 |
| Potassium, K | 188 mg | 53.3 mg | 104 | 710 |
| Selenium, Se | 14.5 µg | 4.1 µg | 148 | 546 |
| Sodium, Na | 973 mg | 275.8 mg | 39 | 210 |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.8 mg | 1.1 mg | 23 | 538 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 25.2 mg | 106 | 292 |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 4.4 mg | 171 | 1002 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 41 g | 11.6 g | 332 | 1805 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 4.2 g | 1.2 g | 51 | 246 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 357 kcal | 101.2 kcal | 52 | 331 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,490 kj | 422.4 kj | 35 | 157 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Edam (Cheese)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Package (7 Oz) | 198.0 g | 7.0 oz |
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