Dairy & eggs

Cheese, edam

FDC 173419oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 34 · -1 vs Dairy & eggs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, edam is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 34 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 31 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (56% DV), an excellent source of protein (50% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (27% DV). Most of its 357 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (973 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (18.7 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 25 g · 28%Carb 1.4 g · 2%Fat 28.6 g · 71%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories357 kcal18%
Total fat29 g37%
Saturated fat19 g94%
Cholesterol89 mg30%
Sodium973 mg42%
Carbohydrate1.4 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein25 g50%
Potassium188 mg4%
Calcium731 mg56%
Iron0.44 mg2%
Magnesium30 mg7%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A243 µg27%
Vitamin E0.24 mg2%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 173419

Original 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.

Calcium56% DV
Protein50% DV
Vitamin A27% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density34 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g25 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g973 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

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