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

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The main differences between mozzarella and mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

  • Mozzarella is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin A, yet mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is richer in monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is 40% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 3 times more vitamin A than mexican Cheese queso chihuahua. Mozzarella contains 517IU of vitamin A, while mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains 193IU.
  • Mozzarella contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more IronIron +88%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.8%
~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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.018mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.6%
Contains more WaterWater +27.5%
Contains more FatsFats +73.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.4%
Contains more OtherOther +69.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.843 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.892 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua DV% diff.
Saturated fat 10.867g 18.843g 36%
Sodium 16mg 617mg 26%
Fats 17.1g 29.68g 19%
Cholesterol 54mg 105mg 17%
Phosphorus 524mg 442mg 12%
Protein 27.5g 21.56g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.225mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 8.443g 9%
Vitamin A 137µg 56µg 9%
Calcium 731mg 651mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.279mg 6%
Calories 280kcal 374kcal 5%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.03µg 5%
Manganese 0.071mg 3%
Zinc 3.13mg 3.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.892g 3%
Iron 0.25mg 0.47mg 3%
Folate 9µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.055mg 2%
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 13IU 22IU 1%
Carbs 3.1g 5.56g 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.26mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.5µg 1%
Choline 18.4mg 15.4mg 1%
Potassium 95mg 52mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 5.56g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 5.56g N/A
Copper 0.027mg 0.024mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.018mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.15mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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
23%
Mozzarella
20%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.976g)
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?
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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.
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/nutrients
  2. Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173438/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.