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

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What are the main differences between Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua and Cheddar Cheese?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 30% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese has 12 times less Sugar than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua. Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has 5.56g of Sugar, while Cheddar Cheese has 0.48g.

We used Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua and Cheese, cheddar types in this comparison.

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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
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7
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Iron +235.7%
Contains more Manganese +163%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Phosphorus - 455
Equal in Sodium - 653
Equal in Zinc - 3.64
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 196% 18% 17% 190% 5% 81% 96% 8% 10% 80%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +235.7%
Contains more Manganese +163%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Phosphorus - 455
Equal in Sodium - 653
Equal in Zinc - 3.64

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
2
:
9
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +543.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +543.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Carbs +79.9%
Contains more Fats +12.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
Equal in Water - 37.02
Equal in Other - 3.71
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
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +79.9%
Contains more Fats +12.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
Equal in Water - 37.02
Equal in Other - 3.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.892 g
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246

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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.56g 3.09g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 21.56g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 29.68g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 5.56g 3.09g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 374kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 5.56g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 651mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.47mg 0.14mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 442mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 52mg 76mg Cheddar Cheese
Sodium 617mg 653mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Zinc 3.5mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.024mg 0.03mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.071mg 0.027mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 14.5µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 193IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 22IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.059mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.279mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 2µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.03µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.4µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Tryptophan 0.198mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.818mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.076mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 2.017mg 1.939mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Lysine 1.536mg 1.025mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Methionine 0.608mg 0.547mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phenylalanine 1.037mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.266mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.598mg 0.547mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Cholesterol 105mg 99mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Saturated Fat 18.843g 18.867g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.443g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.892g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Cheddar 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024000000000001g)
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?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.08g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar 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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.