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

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What are the differences between Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua and Muenster cheese?

  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is higher in Zinc, yet Muenster cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 27% more.
  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has 5 times more Sugar than Muenster cheese. While Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has 5.56g of Sugar, Muenster cheese has only 1.12g.

We used Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua and Cheese, muenster types in this article.

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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 Iron +14.6%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Manganese +787.5%
Contains more Calcium +10.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +157.7%
Contains more Copper +29.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 468
Equal in Sodium - 628
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Manganese +787.5%
Contains more Calcium +10.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +157.7%
Contains more Copper +29.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 468
Equal in Sodium - 628
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +424.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
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 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +424.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +396.4%
Contains more Other +11.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Water - 41.77
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
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more Carbs +396.4%
Contains more Other +11.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Water - 41.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.711
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.892 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.711

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 Muenster cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.56g 1.12g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 21.56g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 29.68g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 5.56g 1.12g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 374kcal 368kcal Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sugar 5.56g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Calcium 651mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.47mg 0.41mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 442mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 52mg 134mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 617mg 628mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Zinc 3.5mg 2.81mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Copper 0.024mg 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.071mg 0.008mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 193IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.26mg
Vitamin D 22IU 22IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.013mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.103mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.279mg 0.19mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.056mg Muenster cheese
Folate 2µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 1.03µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.5µg
Tryptophan 0.198mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.818mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.076mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.017mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 1.536mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.608mg 0.569mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phenylalanine 1.037mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.266mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.598mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 105mg 96mg Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 18.843g 19.113g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Monounsaturated Fat 8.443g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.892g 0.661g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Muenster 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
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.44g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.27g)
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)
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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/nutrients

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

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