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Mozzarella vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella and Edam

  • Edam is higher than Mozzarella in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Edam covers your daily Sodium needs 35% more than Mozzarella.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mozzarella is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, edam.

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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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
2
:
7
Edam
Edam
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Iron +76%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +97.9%
Contains more Zinc +19.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Equal in Phosphorus - 536
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Iron +76%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +97.9%
Contains more Zinc +19.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Equal in Phosphorus - 536
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
2
:
9
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.076
Mozzarella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Edam
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.076

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
3
:
2
Edam
Edam
Contains more Carbs +116.8%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Fats +62.6%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Mozzarella
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Edam
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 Carbs +116.8%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Fats +62.6%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
1
:
2
Edam
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Edam Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 1.43g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 24.99g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 3.1g 1.43g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 1.23g 1.43g Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 731mg
Iron 0.25mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 26mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 524mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 95mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 16mg 812mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.027mg 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 13IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.082mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.076mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.3µg Edam
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 54mg 89mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 17.572g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Edam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Mozzarella
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 796mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.705g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.