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Biscuit vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Biscuit and Edam

  • Biscuit is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, yet Edam is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Edam is 66% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 36 times more Vitamin B3 than Edam. Biscuit contains 2.949mg of Vitamin B3, while Edam contains 0.082mg.
  • Biscuit contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cheese, edam.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Biscuit
Biscuit
5
:
5
Edam
Edam
Contains more Iron +559.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Copper +127.8%
Contains more Manganese +3336.4%
Contains more Selenium +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.8%
Contains more Potassium +55.4%
Contains more Zinc +594.4%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +559.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Copper +127.8%
Contains more Manganese +3336.4%
Contains more Selenium +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.8%
Contains more Potassium +55.4%
Contains more Zinc +594.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Biscuit
Biscuit
5
:
7
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +862.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3496.3%
Contains more Folate +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +906.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1825%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.281
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Edam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +862.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3496.3%
Contains more Folate +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +906.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1825%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.281

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
1
:
4
Edam
Edam
Contains more Carbs +3018.9%
Contains more Protein +257%
Contains more Fats +70.6%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +3018.9%
Contains more Protein +257%
Contains more Fats +70.6%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Other +31.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Edam
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +526%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +526%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Edam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Edam Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 1.43g Biscuit
Protein 7g 24.99g Edam
Fats 16.3g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 44.6g 1.43g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 2.18g 1.43g Edam
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 731mg Edam
Iron 2.9mg 0.44mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 164mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 121mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 580mg 812mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.082mg 0.036mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.011mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 14.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.037mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.281mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 61µg 16µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.211mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.273mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.514mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.226mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.132mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.313mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.161mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 3mg 89mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 17.572g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.665g Biscuit

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Edam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Biscuit
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.248g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.