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Gouda cheese vs. Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gouda cheese and Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua different?

  • Gouda cheese has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2 than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Gouda cheese is 21% higher.
  • Gouda cheese contains 11 times more Folate than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua. While Gouda cheese contains 21µg of Folate, Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains only 2µg.
  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has less Sodium.

Cheese, gouda and Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Potassium +132.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Iron +95.8%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Contains more Manganese +545.5%
Equal in Calcium - 651
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 196% 18% 17% 190% 5% 81% 96% 8% 10% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Potassium +132.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Iron +95.8%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Contains more Manganese +545.5%
Equal in Calcium - 651
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 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 12% 6% 15% 0% 5% 52% 3% 17% 13% 2% 129% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.7%
Contains more Carbs +150.5%
Equal in Fats - 29.68
Equal in Water - 39.13
Equal in Other - 4.07
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
22% 30% 6% 39% 4%
Protein: 21.56 g
Fats: 29.68 g
Carbs: 5.56 g
Water: 39.13 g
Other: 4.07 g
Contains more Protein +15.7%
Contains more Carbs +150.5%
Equal in Fats - 29.68
Equal in Water - 39.13
Equal in Other - 4.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.843
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.443
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.892 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.843
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.443

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 24.94g 21.56g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 29.68g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Carbs 2.22g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 356kcal 374kcal Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sugar 2.22g 5.56g Gouda cheese
Calcium 700mg 651mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 0.47mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 442mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 52mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 819mg 617mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Zinc 3.9mg 3.5mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.024mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.071mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 563IU 193IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 56µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.26mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 20IU 22IU Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.018mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.225mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.15mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.279mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.055mg Gouda cheese
Folate 21µg 2µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.03µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.5µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.198mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 0.818mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg 1.076mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 2.017mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 1.536mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.608mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.037mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 1.266mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.598mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 105mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Saturated Fat 17.614g 18.843g Gouda cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 8.443g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.892g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gouda cheese Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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
33%
Gouda cheese
21%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.229g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/nutrients
  2. Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173438/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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