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Cookie dough vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cookie dough and edam

  • Cookie dough has more manganese and iron; however, edam is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Edam covers your daily calcium needs 70% more than cookie dough.
  • Edam has 70 times less manganese than cookie dough. Cookie dough has 0.765mg of manganese, while edam has 0.011mg.
  • Cookie dough contains less sodium.
  • Cookie dough has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cookie dough is 54, while the glycemic index of edam is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 9.3% 13% 80% 37% 17% 45% 38% 100% 50%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more IronIron +386.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6854.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2258.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +485.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +415.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 0% 0% 59% 34% 35% 22% 9.5% 5% 0% 26% 0%
Edam
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +532.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5975%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3750%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Edam
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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 CarbsCarbs +4032.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +362.8%
Contains more FatsFats +47.1%
Contains more WaterWater +171.6%
Contains more OtherOther +224.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 59% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 g
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
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 -73%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +289.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie dough Edam DV% diff.
Calcium 31mg 731mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.54µg 63%
Phosphorus 104mg 536mg 62%
Saturated fat 4.751g 17.572g 58%
Protein 5.4g 24.99g 39%
Manganese 0.765mg 0.011mg 33%
Zinc 0.64mg 3.75mg 28%
Vitamin A 4µg 243µg 27%
Sodium 294mg 812mg 23%
Cholesterol 24mg 89mg 22%
Iron 2.14mg 0.44mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.389mg 19%
Carbs 59.1g 1.43g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.037mg 16%
Fats 18.9g 27.8g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 0.665g 13%
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 0.082mg 11%
Selenium 9.1µg 14.5µg 10%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Copper 0.11mg 0.036mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 10.531g 8.125g 6%
Folate 35µg 16µg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.076mg 3%
Calories 424kcal 357kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 0.281mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Potassium 147mg 188mg 1%
Net carbs 56.6g 1.43g N/A
Magnesium 28mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.227mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 0.414mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.125mg 1.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough Edam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Cookie dough
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.821g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.