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Edam vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Edam and Shortbread

  • Edam has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Shortbread is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Edam covers your daily Calcium needs 72% more than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 +5523.1%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +712.1%
Contains more Potassium +113.6%
Contains more Zinc +665.3%
Contains more Selenium +133.9%
Contains more Iron +577.3%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +3472.7%
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 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +5523.1%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +712.1%
Contains more Potassium +113.6%
Contains more Zinc +665.3%
Contains more Selenium +133.9%
Contains more Iron +577.3%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +3472.7%

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 +82400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +854.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3893.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +378.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071
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% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +82400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +854.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3893.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +378.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +365.4%
Contains more Water +1054.4%
Contains more Other +309.7%
Contains more Carbs +4360.1%
Equal in Fats - 26.22
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% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Protein +365.4%
Contains more Water +1054.4%
Contains more Other +309.7%
Contains more Carbs +4360.1%
Equal in Fats - 26.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1152%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1152%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 24.99g 5.37g Edam
Fats 27.8g 26.22g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 357kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 1.43g 21.65g Edam
Fiber 0g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 731mg 13mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 30mg 14mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 66mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 88mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 3.75mg 0.49mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.011mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 14.5µg 6.2µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 1IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.314mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.071mg Edam
Folate 16µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 8.105g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 6.708g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Shortbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Edam
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.467g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.