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

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Significant differences between Gruyere cheese and Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

  • The amount of Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat in Gruyere cheese is higher than in Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua.
  • Gruyere cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 36% more than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua.
  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has 5 times less Vitamin A RAE than Gruyere cheese. Gruyere cheese has 271µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has 56µg.
  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gruyere and Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua.

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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 +55.3%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Iron +176.5%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Manganese +317.6%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 304% 7% 26% 260% 8% 94% 107% 11% 3% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 196% 18% 17% 190% 5% 81% 96% 8% 10% 80%
Contains more Calcium +55.3%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Iron +176.5%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Manganese +317.6%
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 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.3%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
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 57% 6% 18% 0% 15% 65% 2% 34% 19% 8% 200% 7%
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 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.3%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +1444.4%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Equal in Fats - 29.68
Equal in Other - 4.07
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 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 +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +1444.4%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Equal in Fats - 29.68
Equal in Other - 4.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.843
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.733 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.892 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.843

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 29.81g 21.56g Gruyere cheese
Fats 32.34g 29.68g Gruyere cheese
Carbs 0.36g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 413kcal 374kcal Gruyere cheese
Sugar 0.36g 5.56g Gruyere cheese
Calcium 1011mg 651mg Gruyere cheese
Iron 0.17mg 0.47mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 36mg 23mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 605mg 442mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 81mg 52mg Gruyere cheese
Sodium 714mg 617mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Zinc 3.9mg 3.5mg Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.032mg 0.024mg Gruyere cheese
Manganese 0.017mg 0.071mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 948IU 193IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 56µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.26mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 22IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.018mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.225mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.15mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 0.279mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.055mg Gruyere cheese
Folate 10µg 2µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.03µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.5µg Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.198mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 1.089mg 0.818mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 1.612mg 1.076mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 3.102mg 2.017mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.71mg 1.536mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.822mg 0.608mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 1.037mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 2.243mg 1.266mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 1.117mg 0.598mg Gruyere cheese
Cholesterol 110mg 105mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Saturated Fat 18.913g 18.843g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Monounsaturated Fat 10.043g 8.443g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.892g Gruyere cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gruyere 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
36%
Gruyere cheese
21%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere 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 - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
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 lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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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