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

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A recap on differences between Romano cheese and Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

  • Romano cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, yet Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is higher in Zinc.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily Phosphorus needs 45% more than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua.
  • Romano cheese contains 2 times more Sodium than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua. While Romano cheese contains 1433mg of Sodium, Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains only 617mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, romano 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.
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
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3
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains more Calcium +63.4%
Contains more Iron +63.8%
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.9%
Contains more Potassium +65.4%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Manganese +255%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Romano cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 196% 18% 17% 190% 5% 81% 96% 8% 10% 80%
Contains more Calcium +63.4%
Contains more Iron +63.8%
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.9%
Contains more Potassium +65.4%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Manganese +255%
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.
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
7
:
3
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains more Vitamin A +115%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.03
Romano cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +115%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
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Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Romano cheese
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
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
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Water +26.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
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Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.443
Romano cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.892 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.443

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 31.8g 21.56g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 29.68g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Carbs 3.63g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 387kcal 374kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g 5.56g Romano cheese
Calcium 1064mg 651mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 0.47mg Romano cheese
Magnesium 41mg 23mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 442mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 52mg Romano cheese
Sodium 1433mg 617mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Zinc 2.58mg 3.5mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Copper 0.03mg 0.024mg Romano cheese
Manganese 0.02mg 0.071mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 415IU 193IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 56µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.26mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 20IU 22IU Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.018mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.225mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.15mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.279mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.055mg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 2µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.03µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.5µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.198mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.818mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 1.076mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 2.017mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 1.536mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.608mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 1.037mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 1.266mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.598mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 105mg Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g 18.843g Romano cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 8.443g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.892g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Romano cheese 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
28%
Romano cheese
21%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.83g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.728g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains less Sodium (difference - 816mg)
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 - $4.6)

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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.