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

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The main differences between mexican Cheese queso chihuahua and cream cheese

  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, yet cream cheese is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is 55% higher.
  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains 7 times more zinc than cream cheese. Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains 3.5mg of zinc, while cream cheese contains 0.5mg.
  • Cream cheese contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua and Cheese, cream.

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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 16% 195% 4.6% 18% 8% 95% 189% 80% 9.3% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +571.1%
Contains more IronIron +327.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +313.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +545.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.1%

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% 19% 5.2% 7.5% 4.5% 52% 2.8% 17% 13% 129% 6.3% 1.5% 8.4%
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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +250.6%
Contains more OtherOther +220.5%
Contains more FatsFats +16%
Contains more WaterWater +34.5%
~equal in Carbs ~5.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.843 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.892 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~20.213g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.907g

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 Cream cheese
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Cream cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 651mg 97mg 55%
Phosphorus 442mg 107mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.03µg 0.22µg 34%
Protein 21.56g 6.15g 31%
Vitamin A 56µg 308µg 28%
Zinc 3.5mg 0.5mg 27%
Sodium 617mg 314mg 13%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.6µg 11%
Fats 29.68g 34.44g 7%
Saturated fat 18.843g 20.213g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.279mg 0.517mg 5%
Iron 0.47mg 0.11mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.892g 1.483g 4%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.86mg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Manganese 0.071mg 0.011mg 3%
Folate 2µg 9µg 2%
Potassium 52mg 132mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 27.2mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.443g 8.907g 1%
Calories 374kcal 350kcal 1%
Cholesterol 105mg 101mg 1%
Copper 0.024mg 0.018mg 1%
Carbs 5.56g 5.52g 0%
Net carbs 5.56g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 5.56g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.023mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.23mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.091mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.056mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.198mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.818mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.076mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 2.017mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.608mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.037mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 1.266mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.598mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Cream cheese
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
20%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.37g)
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 - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream 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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

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

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