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Edam cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 357 kcal —
- Protein 25 g 50%
- Carbohydrate 1.4 g 1%
- Fat 29 g 37%
- Saturated fat 19 g 93%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 973 mg 42%
- Cholesterol 89 mg 30%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 243 µg 27%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 µg 3%
- 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%
- Biotin (B7) 1.8 µg 6%
- Folate (B9) 16 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 1.5 µg 64%
- Choline 15.4 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 731 mg 56%
- Iron 0.44 mg 2%
- Magnesium 30 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 536 mg 43%
- Potassium 188 mg 4%
- Zinc 3.8 mg 34%
- Copper 0.04 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 14.5 µg 26%
- Iodine 13 µg 9%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 357 | 25 g | 1.4 g | 29 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 101 | 7.1 g | 0.4 g | 8.1 g |
| 1 × package (7 oz) | 198 g | 707 | 50 g | 2.8 g | 57 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 202 | 14 g | 0.8 g | 16 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 51 | 3.5 g | 0.2 g | 4 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 304 | 21 g | 1.2 g | 24 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 405 | 28 g | 1.6 g | 32 g |
Similar foods
- Edam cheese mini wheelmini wheel305 kcal / 100 g
- Light edam cheese mini wheelmini wheel, light253 kcal / 100 g
- Edam hard cheese355 kcal / 100 g
- Edam type cheese334 kcal / 100 g
- Gouda cheese356 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar cheese403 kcal / 100 g
- Cheshire cheese387 kcal / 100 g
- Feta cheese265 kcal / 100 g
- Asiago cheese405 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Edam cheese
How much Edam cheese is a typical portion?
A small piece of about 30 g is a handy portion for a sandwich or snack; that provides 107 kcal and 7.5 g of protein.
Does Edam cheese melt well?
Yes. Grate it or slice it thinly and it melts smoothly over toast, in a cheese sauce or in a toasted sandwich; use moderate heat to stop the fat separating.
How should you store Edam cheese after opening?
Wrap it in cheese paper or baking paper, then keep it in a sealed container in the fridge so it does not dry out or pick up other smells. Cut away a dry surface before serving.
What goes well with Edam cheese?
Its mild, slightly nutty flavour works with apple, pear, mustard and pickles. Try it in a cheese toastie, on a savoury tart or diced into a potato salad.
Is Edam cheese the same as Gouda?
They are both Dutch-style semi-hard cheeses, but Edam is usually leaner and firmer, while Gouda tends to be creamier. Their energy is very similar: Edam has 357 kcal per 100 g and Gouda 356 kcal.
Can you eat the red rind on Edam cheese?
Usually not: the bright red coating on Edam is a protective wax or plastic, not part of the cheese. Remove it before eating; some traditionally coated wheels have a thin natural rind beneath the wax.
Is Edam cheese high in salt?
It can be quite salty: a 30 g piece contains 292 mg of sodium. If you are cooking with it, taste before adding extra salt.
Can you freeze Edam cheese?
You can, but freezing makes it more crumbly. Grate it first, freeze it in a tightly sealed bag, and use it straight from frozen in cooked dishes rather than serving it on a cheeseboard.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173419 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
