Edam cheese (30% fdm) - Carbs, Glycemic Index, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins & much more

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Edam cheese (30% fdm) consists of 16% fat, 26% protein, 0% carbs, 0% fiber and 49% water. Edam cheese (30% fdm) has 251 calories per 100g, that is 77% lower than other foods in Cheese. In total 57% of the calories in Edam cheese (30% fdm) are from fat, 41% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates.

  • Very low Glycemic Index Glycemic Index: 0
  • Very low in carbs Only 0.0g carbs in a serving of 30g
  • Low Glycemic Load Glycemic Load: 0.0
  • High in zinc Covers 0.2% of Zinc RDA per portion

Can you eat Edam cheese (30% fdm) for a low carb diet?

With 0g of carbs and a Glycemic Load of 0 in a portion of 30g, Edam cheese (30% fdm) can be consumed for a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Edam cheese (30% fdm) contains no Fructose, is Gluten free and has very low amounts of Lactose.

Edam cheese (30% fdm): nutrition facts & data

Nutrition facts
per 100g
Edam cheese (30% fdm)
avg Cheese[1]
Calories (kcal) 251.0 323.9
Fat (g) 16.0 25.9
Protein (g) 26.0 22.7
Carbohydrates (g) 0.0 0.2
Mono- & Di-Saccharides (g) 0.0 0.2
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 0.2
Fibers (g) 0.0 0.0
Sodium (mg) 510.0 789.0
Water (g) 49.0 46.2
[1] average of Cheese

Breakdown in percent (%) of total calories

An average portion size (30g) of Edam cheese (30% fdm) contains:

  • 75.3 Calories
  • 4.8g of Fat
  • 7.8g of Protein
  • No Carbs
  • 153.0mg of sodium - 0.1% of the RDA for sodium.
  • 10.5mg of Magnesium, that covers 0.0% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Magnesium.
  • 1.5mg of Zinc - 0.2% of the RDA for Zinc.
  • 0.1mg of Iron - 0.0% of the RDA for Iron.
  • 28.5mg of Potassium - 0.0% of the RDA for Potassium.
  • No Vitamin C
  • 0.6mg of Vitamin B12 - 0.2% of the RDA for Vitamin B12.

Nutrient distribution per gram

What vitamins are in Edam cheese (30% fdm)?

Vitamins
per 100g
Edam cheese (30% fdm)
avg[1]
Vitamin C (mg) 0.0 0.0
Vitamin E (mg) 0.4 0.7
Vitamin B1 / Thiamine (mg) 0.1 0.0
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.4 0.4
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.1 0.1
Vitamin B9 / Folate (μg) 20.0 32.0
Vitamin B12 (μg) 2.0 1.9
Retinol (μg) 160.0 281.4
beta-Carotene (μg) 40.0
[1] average of Cheese

Is Edam cheese (30% fdm) rich in vitamins?

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The following chart displays the amount of vitamins per portion Size (30g) for Edam cheese (30% fdm) of the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]) for each vitamin in percent.

[1]Avg. RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for vitamins by clicking on the names in the table above.

Minerals in Edam cheese (30% fdm)

Minerals
per 100g
Edam cheese (30% fdm)
avg[1]
Magnesium (mg) 35.0 28.2
Zinc (mg) 5.0 3.5
Sodium (mg) 510.0 789.0
Calcium (mg) 800.0 649.8
Iron (mg) 0.3 0.3
Potassium (mg) 95.0 116.1
Phosphorus (mg) 570.0 452.4
[1] average of Cheese

Is Edam cheese (30% fdm) high in minerals?

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Again, for every mineral contained in Edam cheese (30% fdm) we looked at the portion size (30g) and applied it to the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]). Data is shown in percent of RDA per portion size.

[1]RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for minerals by clicking on the names in the table above.

Carbohydrates in Edam cheese (30% fdm)

0.0% of Edam cheese (30% fdm) are carbs, per serving of 30g that makes 0.0g of carbs.

Monosachharides and polysaccharides

Sugars
per 100g
Edam cheese (30% fdm)
avg[1]
Monosaccharides (g) 0.0 0.2
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 0.0
Total carbs (g) 0.0 0.2
[1] average of Cheese

How high are the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load for Edam cheese (30% fdm)?

The Glycemic Index of Edam cheese (30% fdm) is 0, which would be considered as low. The Glycemic Load in a normal serving is 0.0 and can be regarded as low.

Allergens in Edam cheese (30% fdm)

  • is Gluten free
  • has very low amounts of Lactose
  • no Fructose

Fatty acids and cholesterol in Edam cheese (30% fdm)

Of the 16.0g total fat per 100g in Edam cheese (30% fdm), 10.5g are saturated fatty acids (SFA), 0.3g are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and 4.3g are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The amount of cholesterol is 43.0mg.

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