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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 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.
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% 12% 5.2% 15% 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% 67% 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 +475.6%
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 Opinion
Calories 374kcal 350kcal Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 21.56g 6.15g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Fats 29.68g 34.44g Cream cheese
Net carbs 5.56g 5.52g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Carbs 5.56g 5.52g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Cholesterol 105mg 101mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calcium 651mg 97mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Potassium 52mg 132mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.47mg 0.11mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sugar 5.56g 3.76g Cream cheese
Copper 0.024mg 0.018mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Zinc 3.5mg 0.5mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 442mg 107mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sodium 617mg 314mg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 193IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 56µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Manganese 0.071mg 0.011mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 14.5µg 8.6µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.03µg 0.22µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.1µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Folate 2µg 9µg Cream cheese
Choline 15.4mg 27.2mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 18.843g 20.213g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Monounsaturated Fat 8.443g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.892g 1.483g Cream cheese
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 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 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
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 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.