Edam vs Gouda – Which is Healthier?

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Our Verdict

When comparing edam to gouda, we picked the edam.

Why?

There’s not a lot between them, but there are some differences:

In terms of macros, their numbers are all close enough that one may beat the other by decimal place rounding, so we’ll call this a tie. Same goes for their fat type breakdowns; per 100g they both have 18g saturated, 8g monounsaturated, and 1g polyunsaturated.

In the category of vitamins, edam has slightly more of vitamins A, B1, B2, and B3, while gouda has slightly more of vitamins B5 and B9. A modest 4:2 win for edam.

When it comes to minerals, edam has more calcium, iron, and potassium, while gouda is not higher in any minerals. A more convincing win for edam.

In short, enjoy either or both in moderation, but if you’re going to choose one over the other, edam is the way to go.

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    And as for the mood benefits, 300mg/day significantly reduced anxiety and depression in elderly adults:

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