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Edam vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Edam and Mexican tea

  • Edam has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Mexican tea has more Manganese, and Folate.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 134% more.
  • Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, edam and Epazote, raw.

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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 +165.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +523.3%
Contains more Zinc +240.9%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Iron +327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Potassium +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Copper +427.8%
Contains more Manganese +28063.6%
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 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Calcium +165.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +523.3%
Contains more Zinc +240.9%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Iron +327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Potassium +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Copper +427.8%
Contains more Manganese +28063.6%

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 +1347.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +679.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +1243.8%
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 4% 0% 0% 12% 7% 81% 12% 11% 36% 162% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1347.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +679.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +1243.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +7472.7%
Contains more Fats +5246.2%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Contains more Carbs +420.3%
Contains more Water +114.7%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +7472.7%
Contains more Fats +5246.2%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Contains more Carbs +420.3%
Contains more Water +114.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 3.64g Mexican tea
Protein 24.99g 0.33g Edam
Fats 27.8g 0.52g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 7.44g Mexican tea
Calories 357kcal 32kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Mexican tea
Fiber 0g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 731mg 275mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 30mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 536mg 86mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 812mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 3.75mg 1.1mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.011mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 14.5µg 0.9µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 57IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 3µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.028mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.348mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.639mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.179mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 16µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 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 89mg 0mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 17.572g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Edam Mexican tea
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
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 769mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients
  2. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.