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Edam vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Edam and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)?

  • Edam is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 80% higher.

We used Cheese, edam and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +3747.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +425.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Contains more Zinc +443.5%
Contains more Selenium +40.8%
Contains more Iron +1165.9%
Contains more Copper +286.1%
Contains more Manganese +6136.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +3747.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +425.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Contains more Zinc +443.5%
Contains more Selenium +40.8%
Contains more Iron +1165.9%
Contains more Copper +286.1%
Contains more Manganese +6136.4%

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.
Edam
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Contains more Vitamin A +41150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1611.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +379.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1797.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7756.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1004.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +41150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1611.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +379.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1797.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7756.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1004.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +164.2%
Contains more Fats +221.8%
Contains more Water +723%
Contains more Other +50.7%
Contains more Carbs +5078.3%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +164.2%
Contains more Fats +221.8%
Contains more Water +723%
Contains more Other +50.7%
Contains more Carbs +5078.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +309.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +627.1%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +309.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +627.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 24.99g 9.46g Edam
Fats 27.8g 8.64g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 357kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.43g 1.29g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 0g 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 731mg 19mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 102mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 152mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 941mg Edam
Zinc 3.75mg 0.69mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.011mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 14.5µg 10.3µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 2IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 1µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.086mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 16µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.09µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.116mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.268mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.333mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.652mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.172mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.147mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.45mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.399mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.197mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 1.653g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 1.986g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Edam
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.919g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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.

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.