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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, 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 than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua. Mozzarella contains 137µg of Vitamin A, 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.
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% 31% 3% 9% 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% 12% 5.2% 15% 4.5% 52% 2.8% 17% 13% 129% 6.3% 1.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +167.9%
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 Opinion
Calories 280kcal 374kcal Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 27.5g 21.56g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 29.68g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Net carbs 3.1g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Carbs 3.1g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Cholesterol 54mg 105mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 22IU Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 651mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 52mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.47mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sugar 1.23g 5.56g Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.024mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 3.5mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phosphorus 524mg 442mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 617mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 193IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 137µg 56µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.26mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Manganese 0.071mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
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
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.03µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.5µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Folate 9µg 2µg Mozzarella
Choline 18.4mg 15.4mg 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
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

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
22%
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.

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