Calories
300 kcal
15% of Daily kcal · energy-dense
Protein
25 g
50% RDI
Fat
22 g
14g sat fat
Carbs
1.5 g
1% RDI
Sugar
0.5 g
1% RDI
Fiber
0 g
0% RDI
Salt
1.5 g
30% RDI
Edam Cheese
Edam Cheese is a semi-hard Dutch cheese traditionally sold in round red- or yellow-coated wheels and commonly used in sandwiches, salads and melting applications. It has a mild, slightly nutty flavor and is popular across European and global cuisines for its versatility. Nutritionally, Edam Cheese is a concentrated source of dairy protein, providing about 25g of protein per 100g, and it also supplies significant calcium and vitamin B12. It delivers a high-quality amino acid profile and is filling for its calorie content, but it is relatively high in saturated fat and salt compared with many fresh dairy alternatives.
Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~1.35€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
C-
Fair
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Nutrition
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Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
C- · 5.4 / 10
Healthy alternatives
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Edam Cheese healthy?
Edam Cheese is rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Edam Cheese?
Edam Cheese is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Q.05Is Edam Cheese gluten free?
Yes, Edam Cheese is gluten free.
Q.02What are the macros in Edam Cheese?
100g of Edam Cheese contains 300 kcal, 25g protein, 1.5g carbohydrates, 22g fat, and 0g fiber.
Q.04Is Edam Cheese vegetarian?
Yes, Edam Cheese is vegetarian but not vegan.
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