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

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Summary of differences between Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua and Ricotta

  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Ricotta is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 53% more than Ricotta.
  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has 7 times more Sodium than Ricotta. While Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has 617mg of Sodium, Ricotta has only 84mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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.
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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2
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Calcium +214.5%
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.7%
Contains more Zinc +201.7%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +1083.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 196% 18% 17% 190% 5% 81% 96% 8% 10% 80%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Calcium +214.5%
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.7%
Contains more Zinc +201.7%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +1083.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
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.
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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:
2
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.6%
Contains more Folate +500%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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%
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.6%
Contains more Folate +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Protein +91.5%
Contains more Fats +128.7%
Contains more Carbs +82.9%
Contains more Other +299%
Contains more Water +83.2%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +91.5%
Contains more Fats +128.7%
Contains more Carbs +82.9%
Contains more Other +299%
Contains more Water +83.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.892 g
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%

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 Ricotta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 5.56g 3.04g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 21.56g 11.26g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Fats 29.68g 12.98g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Carbs 5.56g 3.04g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 374kcal 174kcal Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sugar 5.56g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 651mg 207mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Iron 0.47mg 0.38mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phosphorus 442mg 158mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Potassium 52mg 105mg Ricotta
Sodium 617mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 3.5mg 1.16mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Copper 0.024mg 0.021mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Manganese 0.071mg 0.006mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 193IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.11mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 22IU 10IU Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.013mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.195mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.104mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.279mg 0.213mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.043mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Folate 2µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 1.03µg 0.34µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.1µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Tryptophan 0.198mg 0.125mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Threonine 0.818mg 0.517mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Isoleucine 1.076mg 0.589mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Leucine 2.017mg 1.221mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Lysine 1.536mg 1.338mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Methionine 0.608mg 0.281mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phenylalanine 1.037mg 0.556mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Valine 1.266mg 0.692mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Histidine 0.598mg 0.459mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Cholesterol 105mg 51mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 18.843g 8.295g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 8.443g 3.627g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Polyunsaturated fat 0.892g 0.385g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 533mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.548g)
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 minerals?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua 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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.