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

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What are the main differences between mexican Cheese queso chihuahua and kefir?

  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2, while kefir is higher in vitamin A.
  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 91% higher.
  • Kefir has 21 times less cholesterol than mexican Cheese queso chihuahua. Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has 105mg of cholesterol, while kefir has 5mg.
  • Kefir is lower in saturated fat.

We used Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua and Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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.
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%
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400.8%
Contains more IronIron +1075%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +660.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1320%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%

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%
Kefir
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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 0.67% 57% 0.4% 15% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.058mg
~equal in Choline ~15.2mg

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
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +468.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3091.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.1%
Contains more OtherOther +457.5%
Contains more WaterWater +130.2%

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
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2623.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1583%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

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 Kefir
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Kefir DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.843g 0.658g 83%
Calcium 651mg 130mg 52%
Phosphorus 442mg 105mg 48%
Fats 29.68g 0.93g 44%
Protein 21.56g 3.79g 36%
Cholesterol 105mg 5mg 33%
Vitamin B12 1.03µg 0.29µg 31%
Zinc 3.5mg 0.46mg 28%
Sodium 617mg 40mg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 3.6µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.443g 0.31g 20%
Calories 374kcal 41kcal 17%
Vitamin A 56µg 171µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.135mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.892g 0.053g 6%
Iron 0.47mg 0.04mg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1µg 3%
Manganese 0.071mg 0.005mg 3%
Potassium 52mg 164mg 3%
Folate 2µg 13µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 41IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.279mg 0.385mg 2%
Copper 0.024mg 0.009mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 5.56g 4.48g N/A
Carbs 5.56g 4.48g 0%
Sugar 5.56g 4.61g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.15mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.058mg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 15.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.198mg 0%
Threonine 0.818mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.076mg 0%
Leucine 2.017mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.608mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.037mg 0%
Valine 1.266mg 0%
Histidine 0.598mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Kefir
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
16%
Kefir
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
15%
Kefir

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.185g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.