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Edam vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Edam and Mozzarella

  • 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.
  • Edam contains 2 times more Potassium than Mozzarella. While Edam contains 188mg of Potassium, Mozzarella contains only 95mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mozzarella is lower.

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

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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 Iron +76%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +97.9%
Contains more Zinc +19.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Equal in Phosphorus - 524
Equal in Selenium - 15.7
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 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +76%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +97.9%
Contains more Zinc +19.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Equal in Phosphorus - 524
Equal in Selenium - 15.7

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 +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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
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 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +62.6%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Contains more Carbs +116.8%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Equal in Protein - 27.5
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
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
Contains more Fats +62.6%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Contains more Carbs +116.8%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Equal in Protein - 27.5

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Mozzarella
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
35%
Edam
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
66%
Mozzarella

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients
  2. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.