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Edam vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Edam and Cotija cheese

  • Edam is higher in Iron, yet Cotija cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Cotija cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 30% more than Edam.
  • The amount of Sodium in Edam is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, edam and Cheese, mexican, queso cotija.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Copper +561.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Calcium - 800
Equal in Zinc - 3.87
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 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Copper +561.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Calcium - 800
Equal in Zinc - 3.87

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 B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 865
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
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 52% 5% 15% 0% 8% 113% 3% 0% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 865
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +177.6%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Equal in Fats - 30
Equal in Water - 38
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +177.6%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Equal in Fats - 30
Equal in Water - 38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Protein 24.99g 20g Edam
Fats 27.8g 30g Cotija cheese
Carbs 1.43g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Calories 357kcal 366kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 1.43g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 731mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.44mg 0mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 536mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 188mg 125mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 1400mg Edam
Zinc 3.75mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 825IU 865IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 229µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.25mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 21IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.029mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.114mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.049mg Edam
Folate 16µg 10µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.9µg 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 100mg Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 17.5g Cotija cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 8.333g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.187g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Edam Cotija cheese
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
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese 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. Cotija cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170898/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.