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

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How are Cottage cheese and Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua different?

  • Cottage cheese is higher in Vitamin B5, however, Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is 86% higher.
  • Cottage cheese contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua. While Cottage cheese contains 0.557mg of Vitamin B5, Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains only 0.279mg.
  • Cottage cheese has less Sodium.

Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 25% 9.2% 2.6% 9.7% 11% 68% 47% 0.26% 53%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 195% 4.6% 18% 8% 95% 189% 80% 9.3% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +684.3%
Contains more IronIron +571.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8.4% 1.6% 3% 6.8% 38% 1.9% 33% 11% 54% 0% 9% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 5.2% 15% 4.5% 52% 2.8% 17% 13% 129% 6.3% 1.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 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 WaterWater +103.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.9%
Contains more FatsFats +590.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.5%
Contains more OtherOther +188.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.123 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.892 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +985.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +625.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Opinion
Calories 98kcal 374kcal Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 11.12g 21.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Fats 4.3g 29.68g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Net carbs 3.38g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Carbs 3.38g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Cholesterol 17mg 105mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU 22IU Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 8mg 23mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calcium 83mg 651mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Potassium 104mg 52mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.07mg 0.47mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sugar 2.67g 5.56g Cottage cheese
Copper 0.029mg 0.024mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.4mg 3.5mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phosphorus 159mg 442mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sodium 364mg 617mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 193IU Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin A 37µg 56µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.26mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Manganese 0.002mg 0.071mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.018mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.225mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.15mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.279mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.055mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.03µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Folate 12µg 2µg Cottage cheese
Choline 18.4mg 15.4mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 18.843g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 8.443g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.892g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.198mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Threonine 0.5mg 0.818mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Isoleucine 0.591mg 1.076mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Leucine 1.116mg 2.017mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Lysine 0.934mg 1.536mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Methionine 0.269mg 0.608mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 1.037mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Valine 0.748mg 1.266mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Histidine 0.326mg 0.598mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Cottage cheese
20%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.125g)

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.