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Cheese Edam

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Cheese, edam

Dairy and Egg Products

A 100g serving covers 64% of the daily recommended Vitamin B12, making Cheese Edam one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (25g) and fat (28.6g) are substantial, making Cheese Edam a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Cheese Edam packs 357 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 973mg per 100g (42% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Cheese Edam delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories357KCAL
Protein25G
Fat28.6G
Carbs1.4G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

363kcal
  • Protein28%25 g
  • Fat71%28.6 g
  • Carbs2%1.4 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water41.0G
Energy357KCAL
Protein25.0G
Total lipid (fat)28.6G
Carbohydrate, by difference1.4G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol89.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.04MG
Riboflavin0.39MG
Niacin0.08MG
Vitamin B-60.08MG
Folate, total16.0UG
Vitamin B-121.5UG
Vitamin A, RAE243UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.24MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.50UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.3UG
Calcium, Ca731MG
Iron, Fe0.44MG
Magnesium, Mg30.0MG
Phosphorus, P536MG
Potassium, K188MG
Sodium, Na973MG
Zinc, Zn3.8MG
Copper, Cu0.04MG
Manganese, Mn0.01MG
Selenium, Se14.5UG
Energy1492kJ
Ash4.2G
Pantothenic acid0.28MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food16.0UG
Folate, DFE16.0UG
Choline, total15.4MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol242UG
Carotene, beta11.0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU825IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units20.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.50UG
Fatty acids, total saturated18.7G
SFA 4:01.0G
SFA 6:00.46G
SFA 8:00.30G
SFA 10:00.59G
SFA 12:00.50G
SFA 14:02.9G
SFA 16:08.1G
SFA 18:03.0G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated8.1G
MUFA 16:10.81G
MUFA 18:16.9G
MUFA 20:10G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.67G
PUFA 18:20.42G
PUFA 18:30.25G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Tryptophan0.35G
Threonine0.93G
Isoleucine1.3G
Leucine2.6G
Lysine2.7G
Methionine0.72G
Cystine0.26G
Phenylalanine1.4G
Tyrosine1.5G
Valine1.8G
Arginine0.96G
Histidine1.0G
Alanine0.76G
Aspartic acid1.7G
Glutamic acid6.2G
Glycine0.49G
Proline3.3G
Serine1.5G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
oz (28.35g)1017.1g8.1g0.4g
package (7 oz) (198g)70749.5g56.6g2.8g

Scaled from Cheese Edam's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cheese Edam is a excellent source of Calcium (56% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cheese Edam is a excellent source of Protein (50% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cheese Edam is a excellent source of Sodium (42% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Cheese Edam is a excellent source of Zinc (34% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • At 973mg of sodium per 100g, Cheese Edam should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Cheese Edam fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 25.0g protein and only 1.4g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Calcium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 5% (#413 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories357
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.6G37%
Cholesterol 89.0MG30%
Sodium 973MG42%
Total Carbohydrate 1.4G1%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 25.0G50%
Vitamin D 0.50UG3%
Calcium 731MG56%
Iron 0.44MG2%
Potassium 188MG4%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 173419.

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