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Cream cracker vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cream cracker and edam different?

  • Cream cracker is higher in iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cream cracker is 87% higher.
  • Cream cracker contains 71 times more manganese than edam. While cream cracker contains 0.778mg of manganese, edam contains only 0.011mg.
  • Cream cracker has less saturated fat.
  • Edam has a lower glycemic index (27) than cream cracker (65).

Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS and Cheese, edam are the varieties used in this article.

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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 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
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 +1577.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +208.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6972.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2711.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +468.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +446.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.6%

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.
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% 0% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
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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 EVitamin E +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +705.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6095.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +678.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +831.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +234.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
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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 +4414%
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.5%
Contains more FatsFats +36.5%
Contains more WaterWater +833.9%
Contains more OtherOther +16.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 58% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
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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 -69.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream cracker Edam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Cream cracker Edam DV% diff.
Iron 7.38mg 0.44mg 87%
Calcium 26mg 731mg 71%
Phosphorus 98mg 536mg 63%
Saturated fat 5.362g 17.572g 56%
Vitamin B12 0.46µg 1.54µg 45%
Protein 7.01g 24.99g 36%
Folate 149µg 16µg 33%
Manganese 0.778mg 0.011mg 33%
Vitamin B3 5.08mg 0.082mg 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Zinc 0.66mg 3.75mg 28%
Vitamin A 243µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.037mg 22%
Carbs 64.55g 1.43g 21%
Starch 51.87g 21%
Sodium 1148mg 812mg 15%
Vitamin K 17.9µg 2.3µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.45g 0.665g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.389mg 11%
Fats 20.37g 27.8g 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Vitamin E 1.59mg 0.24mg 9%
Selenium 9.5µg 14.5µg 9%
Copper 0.111mg 0.036mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 10.625g 8.125g 6%
Calories 484kcal 357kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.462mg 0.281mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Potassium 129mg 188mg 2%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Magnesium 25mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.076mg 1%
Net carbs 62.15g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 9.37g 1.43g N/A
Trans fat 3.969g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cracker 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
40%
Cream cracker
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Cream cracker
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker 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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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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.