Cheese, edam
FDC 173419oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 34 · -1 vs Dairy & eggs medianEdam scores 34 of 100 and ranks 31st of 60 in dairy and eggs, a modest result typical of firm cheeses where the nutrients arrive with plenty of calories. Its strengths are real: 56% of the Daily Value for calcium and 50% for protein per 100 grams, plus 27% for vitamin A, making it a genuine source of both minerals and protein.
What pulls the score down is the density: 357 calories and 973 mg of sodium per 100 grams, so it works best as a flavorful accent rather than a bulk ingredient. A thin slice on bread or a little grated over a dish gives you the calcium and savor without the full sodium load of a large portion. Lower-fat dairy in the same category scores higher per calorie.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 18% |
| Total fat | 29 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 19 g | 94% |
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 973 mg | 42% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 25 g | 50% |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 731 mg | 56% |
| Iron | 0.44 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 243 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 kcal | 5% |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 272 mg | 12% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 7 g | 14% |
| Potassium | 53 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 68 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 173419Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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