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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 A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is 40% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua. Mozzarella contains 137µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains 56µg.
  • 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.
Contains more Calcium +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +82.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Iron +88%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 196% 18% 17% 190% 5% 81% 96% 8% 10% 80%
Contains more Calcium +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +82.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Iron +88%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
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 A +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.018
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.018

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.6%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Contains more Fats +73.6%
Contains more Carbs +79.4%
Contains more Other +69.6%
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 Protein +27.6%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Contains more Fats +73.6%
Contains more Carbs +79.4%
Contains more Other +69.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.2%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.892 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 27.5g 21.56g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 29.68g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Carbs 3.1g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 280kcal 374kcal Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sugar 1.23g 5.56g Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 651mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.47mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 442mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 52mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 617mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 3.5mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Copper 0.027mg 0.024mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.071mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 193IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 56µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.26mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 13IU 22IU Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.018mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.225mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.15mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.279mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.055mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 2µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.03µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.5µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Tryptophan 0.198mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Threonine 0.818mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Isoleucine 1.076mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Leucine 2.017mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Lysine 1.536mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Methionine 0.608mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phenylalanine 1.037mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Valine 1.266mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Histidine 0.598mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Cholesterol 54mg 105mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 18.843g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.443g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.892g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mozzarella Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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
23%
Mozzarella
21%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
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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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.

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