NutriDB

Cheese, edam

FDC ID: 173419

Dairy and Egg Products

At a glance

Cheese, edam is a high-calorie food in the Dairy and Egg Products category, providing 357 kcal per 100g. Each 100g supplies 25.0g of protein, 28.6g of fat, 1.4g of carbohydrates. It is an especially good source of vitamin b12 (64% of the Daily Value), calcium (56% of the Daily Value), protein (50% of the Daily Value). All values are per 100g and based on USDA FoodData Central public-domain data.

Energy

357

kcal

Protein

25.0

g

Total Fat

28.6

g

Total Carbohydrate

1.4

g

Dietary Fiber

0

g

Nutrition profile of Cheese, edam

Cheese, edam provides about 357 kcal per 100g, a high energy density. Nutritionally it is high in protein, high in fat, low in carbohydrates.

Key nutrients and what they do

  • Vitamin B12 64%is essential for red blood cell formation and nerve function
  • Calcium 56%is the main mineral in bones and teeth and aids muscle and nerve function
  • Protein 50%builds and repairs muscle, organs, enzymes and hormones
  • Phosphorus 43%builds bones and teeth and supports energy storage and use

% daily value is per 100g against adult reference intakes.

Who it suits

  • people on plant-based diets or concerned about anemia
  • people focused on bone health, growing children and older adults
  • people building muscle or aiming to preserve muscle mass with age
  • people focused on taste, skin/hair condition and immunity

Things to keep in mind

  • !Sodium is high — about 2.5g of salt equivalent per 100g. Watch portions if you are reducing salt.
  • !Energy density is high, so portion size matters for balance.

This overview is general information based on public nutrition data and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Disclaimer

Nutrition by Serving Size

NutrientPer 100g1 oz (28g)
Calories357 kcal101 kcal
Protein25.0 g7.1 g
Fat28.6 g8.1 g
Carbs1.4 g0.4 g
Fiber0 g0 g

Serving values are converted from the per-100g data (1 oz = 28.35g). Actual portion weights vary.

Daily Value Radar(% of FDA Daily Value)

Nutrient Rankings(top 15 by % Daily Value)

Full Nutrition Facts(per 100g)

NutrientAmount% Daily ValueNotes
Energy357 kcal
17.9%
Water41 g
Protein24.99 g
50.0%
Cholesterol89 mg
29.7%
Total Fat28.57 g
36.6%
Total Carbohydrate1.43 g
0.5%
Dietary Fiber0 g
0.0%
Sodium973 mg
42.3%
Potassium188 mg
4.0%
Calcium731 mg
56.2%
Magnesium30 mg
7.1%
Phosphorus536 mg
42.9%
Iron0.44 mg
2.4%
Zinc3.75 mg
34.1%
Copper0.04 mg
4.0%
Manganese0.01 mg
0.5%
Selenium14.50 μg
26.4%
Retinol242 μg
Vitamin A243 μgRAE
27.0%
Vitamin D0.50 μg
2.5%
Vitamin E0.24 mg
1.6%
Thiamin0.04 mg
3.1%
Riboflavin0.39 mg
29.9%
Niacin0.08 mg
0.5%
Vitamin B60.08 mg
4.5%
Vitamin B121.54 μg
64.2%
Folate16 μg
4.0%
Pantothenic Acid0 mg
0.0%
Vitamin C2.30 mg
2.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories does 100g of Cheese, edam have?

Cheese, edam has 357 kcal (calories) per 100g.

How much protein, fat, and carbs are in Cheese, edam?

Per 100g, Cheese, edam provides 25.0g protein, 28.6g fat, 1.4g carbohydrates.

Is Cheese, edam a good source of protein?

Yes — Cheese, edam provides 25.0g of protein per 100g, which makes it a practical protein source.

What nutrients is Cheese, edam high in?

Per 100g, Cheese, edam is a notable source of Vitamin B12 (about 64% of the Daily Value), Calcium (about 56% of the Daily Value), Protein (about 50% of the Daily Value).

Is Cheese, edam high in sodium?

Cheese, edam contains 973mg of sodium per 100g. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300mg, so portion size matters if you are watching salt intake.

What is the source of this nutrition data for Cheese, edam?

These per-100g values come from USDA FoodData Central (public domain).

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Data Source

This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain).

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain)