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

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Significant differences between Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua and American cheese

  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has more Zinc, however, American cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • American cheese covers your daily Sodium needs 46% more than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua.
  • American cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
3
:
7
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Manganese +73.2%
Contains more Calcium +60.5%
Contains more Iron +34%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +153.8%
Contains more Copper +91.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 196% 18% 17% 190% 5% 81% 96% 8% 10% 80%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Manganese +73.2%
Contains more Calcium +60.5%
Contains more Iron +34%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +153.8%
Contains more Copper +91.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%

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.
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
3
:
8
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +389.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.234
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +389.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.234
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
2
:
3
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Other +66.3%
Equal in Fats - 31.79
Equal in Water - 39.61
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Other +66.3%
Equal in Fats - 31.79
Equal in Water - 39.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.057
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.236
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.892 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.057
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.236

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.56g 3.7g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 21.56g 18.13g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Fats 29.68g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 5.56g 3.7g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 374kcal 371kcal Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sugar 5.56g 2.26g American cheese
Calcium 651mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 0.47mg 0.63mg American cheese
Magnesium 23mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 442mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 52mg 132mg American cheese
Sodium 617mg 1671mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Zinc 3.5mg 2.49mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Copper 0.024mg 0.046mg American cheese
Manganese 0.071mg 0.041mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 14.5µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 193IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 22IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.015mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.076mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.279mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.054mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Folate 2µg 8µg American cheese
Vitamin B12 1.03µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.198mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.818mg 0.772mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Isoleucine 1.076mg 0.938mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Leucine 2.017mg 1.716mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Lysine 1.536mg 1.516mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Methionine 0.608mg 0.475mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phenylalanine 1.037mg 0.939mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Valine 1.266mg 1.187mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Histidine 0.598mg 0.546mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Cholesterol 105mg 100mg American cheese
Trans Fat 1.144g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Saturated Fat 18.843g 18.057g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.443g 8.236g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Polyunsaturated fat 0.892g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua American 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
21%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains less Sodium (difference - 1054mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.786g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American 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. Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173438/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.