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Edam vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between edam and cookie dough

  • Edam has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, cookie dough is richer in manganese and iron.
  • Edam covers your daily calcium needs 70% more than cookie dough.
  • Cookie dough has 39 times less vitamin B12 than edam. Edam has 1.54µg of vitamin B12, while cookie dough has 0.04µg.
  • Cookie dough contains less cholesterol.
  • 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 Cheese, edam and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough.

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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.
Edam
5
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%
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%
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%
Contains more IronIron +386.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6854.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg

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.
Edam
8
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5975%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3750%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
4
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +362.8%
Contains more FatsFats +47.1%
Contains more WaterWater +171.6%
Contains more OtherOther +224.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4032.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
0
67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
27% 59% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 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.
Edam Cookie dough
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 Edam Cookie dough DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 31mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.04µg 63%
Phosphorus 536mg 104mg 62%
Saturated fat 17.572g 4.751g 58%
Protein 24.99g 5.4g 39%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.765mg 33%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.64mg 28%
Vitamin A 243µg 4µg 27%
Sodium 812mg 294mg 23%
Cholesterol 89mg 24mg 22%
Iron 0.44mg 2.14mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.148mg 19%
Carbs 1.43g 59.1g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.234mg 16%
Fats 27.8g 18.9g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 2.592g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.865mg 11%
Selenium 14.5µg 9.1µg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Copper 0.036mg 0.11mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 10.531g 6%
Folate 16µg 35µg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.041mg 3%
Calories 357kcal 424kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.372mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Potassium 188mg 147mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 56.6g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.177mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.227mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0.414mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.278mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.125mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients
  2. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.