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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 RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from 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.
Contains more Calcium +571.1%
Contains more Iron +327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.1%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +545.5%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Contains more Potassium +153.8%
Contains less Sodium -49.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 196% 18% 17% 190% 5% 81% 96% 8% 10% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Calcium +571.1%
Contains more Iron +327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.1%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +545.5%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Contains more Potassium +153.8%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +19%
Contains more Vitamin A +475.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +19%
Contains more Vitamin A +475.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +250.6%
Contains more Other +220.5%
Contains more Fats +16%
Contains more Water +34.5%
Equal in Carbs - 5.52
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 Protein +250.6%
Contains more Other +220.5%
Contains more Fats +16%
Contains more Water +34.5%
Equal in Carbs - 5.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.213
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.907
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.892 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.213
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.907

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.56g 5.52g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 21.56g 6.15g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Fats 29.68g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.56g 5.52g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 374kcal 350kcal Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 5.56g 3.76g Cream cheese
Calcium 651mg 97mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Iron 0.47mg 0.11mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phosphorus 442mg 107mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Potassium 52mg 132mg Cream cheese
Sodium 617mg 314mg Cream cheese
Zinc 3.5mg 0.5mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Copper 0.024mg 0.018mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Manganese 0.071mg 0.011mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 14.5µg 8.6µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin A 193IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.023mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.091mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.279mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.056mg Cream cheese
Folate 2µg 9µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 1.03µg 0.22µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.1µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Tryptophan 0.198mg 0.069mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Threonine 0.818mg 0.233mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Isoleucine 1.076mg 0.324mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Leucine 2.017mg 0.657mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Lysine 1.536mg 0.567mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Methionine 0.608mg 0.191mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phenylalanine 1.037mg 0.291mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Valine 1.266mg 0.395mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Histidine 0.598mg 0.175mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Cholesterol 105mg 101mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 18.843g 20.213g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.443g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.892g 1.483g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

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 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
19%
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 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 lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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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