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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese, while edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 80% higher.
  • Edam has 79 times less vitamin B3 than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 6.442mg of vitamin B3, while edam has 0.082mg.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in saturated fat.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index (74) than edam (27).

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Cheese, edam 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
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 +1165.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +286.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6136.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3747.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +443.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +425.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.8%

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% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
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 EVitamin E +379.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1797.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7756.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1004.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1611.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +5078.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.2%
Contains more FatsFats +221.8%
Contains more WaterWater +723%
Contains more OtherOther +50.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 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 -90.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +627.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +309.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Edam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.653g 17.572g 72%
Calcium 19mg 731mg 71%
Iron 5.57mg 0.44mg 64%
Phosphorus 102mg 536mg 62%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 1.54µg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.037mg 55%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.082mg 40%
Protein 9.46g 24.99g 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Folate 134µg 16µg 30%
Fats 8.64g 27.8g 29%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.011mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.665g 28%
Zinc 0.69mg 3.75mg 28%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin A 1µg 243µg 27%
Carbs 74.05g 1.43g 24%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 2.3µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 8.125g 15%
Copper 0.139mg 0.036mg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Selenium 10.3µg 14.5µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.389mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.24mg 6%
Sodium 941mg 812mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.281mg 5%
Calories 418kcal 357kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Magnesium 23mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.076mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 188mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 1.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Choline 16.7mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 1.034mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Edam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

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