Butter cookie vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between butter cookie and edam
- Butter cookie has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and copper; however, edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc.
- Edam covers your daily need for calcium, 70% more than butter cookie.
- Butter cookie has 39 times more vitamin B3 than edam. While butter cookie has 3.19mg of vitamin B3, edam has only 0.082mg.
- Butter cookie has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of butter cookie is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched 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.
Contains more IronIron | +404.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +455.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1445.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2420.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +886.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +425.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +141.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3790.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +47.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +327.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +35.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +136.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4718.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +309.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +47.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +803.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +163.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Calcium | 29mg | 731mg | 70% |
Phosphorus | 102mg | 536mg | 62% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 1.54µg | 49% |
Protein | 6.1g | 24.99g | 38% |
Zinc | 0.38mg | 3.75mg | 31% |
Saturated fat | 11.051g | 17.572g | 30% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.037mg | 28% |
Sodium | 282mg | 812mg | 23% |
Iron | 2.22mg | 0.44mg | 22% |
Carbs | 68.9g | 1.43g | 22% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.19mg | 0.082mg | 19% |
Copper | 0.2mg | 0.036mg | 18% |
Folate | 76µg | 16µg | 15% |
Fats | 18.8g | 27.8g | 14% |
Selenium | 8.4µg | 14.5µg | 11% |
Cholesterol | 117mg | 89mg | 9% |
Vitamin A | 165µg | 243µg | 9% |
Manganese | 0.17mg | 0.011mg | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.522g | 8.125g | 7% |
Calories | 467kcal | 357kcal | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.335mg | 0.389mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.488mg | 0.281mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 30mg | 4% |
Fiber | 0.8g | 0g | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.982g | 0.665g | 2% |
Potassium | 111mg | 188mg | 2% |
Choline | 6.5mg | 15.4mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 16IU | 20IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 68.1g | 1.43g | N/A |
Sugar | 20.24g | 1.43g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.215mg | 0.932mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.277mg | 1.308mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.471mg | 2.57mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.308mg | 2.66mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.299mg | 1.434mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.315mg | 1.81mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.136mg | 1.034mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
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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
35%

34%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%

80%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 530mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Butter cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.521g)
Which food is cheaper?

Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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