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

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A recap on differences between Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua and Edam

  • Edam is higher than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Edam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 21% more than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua and Cheese, edam.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +545.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +261.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.44mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.75mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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%
Edam
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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% 50% 4.8% 15% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +49.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.281mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

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
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +288.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.9%
~equal in Fats ~27.8g
~equal in Water ~41.56g
~equal in Other ~4.22g

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
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.572g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.125g

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 Edam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Edam Opinion
Calories 374kcal 357kcal Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 21.56g 24.99g Edam
Fats 29.68g 27.8g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Net carbs 5.56g 1.43g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Carbs 5.56g 1.43g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Cholesterol 105mg 89mg Edam
Vitamin D 22IU 20IU Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 23mg 30mg Edam
Calcium 651mg 731mg Edam
Potassium 52mg 188mg Edam
Iron 0.47mg 0.44mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sugar 5.56g 1.43g Edam
Copper 0.024mg 0.036mg Edam
Zinc 3.5mg 3.75mg Edam
Phosphorus 442mg 536mg Edam
Sodium 617mg 812mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin A 193IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A 56µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.24mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.071mg 0.011mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.082mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.279mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.076mg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.03µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.3µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Folate 2µg 16µg Edam
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 18.843g 17.572g Edam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.443g 8.125g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Polyunsaturated fat 0.892g 0.665g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Tryptophan 0.198mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.818mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.076mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.017mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 1.536mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.608mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.037mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.266mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.598mg 1.034mg Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Edam
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
33%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
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 - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.271g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam 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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.