Cheese (edam) nutrition facts
100 grams of cheese, edam contain 357 calories, 25 g of protein, 1.4 g of carbohydrates and 29 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin B12 (64% DV), calcium (56% DV), protein (50% DV) and phosphorus (43% DV). Most of its calories (71%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 973 mg per 100 g.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin B1264%
- Calcium56%
- Protein50%
- Phosphorus43%
- Zinc34%
- Riboflavin (B2)30%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 243 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.39 mg | 30% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.08 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.28 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 4% |
| Folate | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54 µg | 64% |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 731 mg | 56% |
| Iron | 0.44 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 536 mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 3.75 mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5 µg | 26% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 18.7 g | 94% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.12 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 41 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other dairy and egg products
| Per 100 g | Cheese (edam) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 | 218 | +64% |
| Protein | 25 g | 13.5 g | +85% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.43 g | 11.7 g | -88% |
| Total fat | 28.6 g | 13 g | +120% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.27 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 9.04 g | -100% |
| Sodium | 973 mg | 405 mg | +140% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173419. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.