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

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What are the main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 30% higher.
  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has 14 times less Folate than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese has 27µg of Folate, while Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has 2µg.
  • Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua types in this comparison.

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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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
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3
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +235.7%
Contains more Manganese +163%
Equal in Calcium - 651
Equal in Phosphorus - 442
Equal in Sodium - 617
Equal in Zinc - 3.5
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
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 Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +235.7%
Contains more Manganese +163%
Equal in Calcium - 651
Equal in Phosphorus - 442
Equal in Sodium - 617
Equal in Zinc - 3.5

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
9
:
2
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains more Vitamin A +543.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.03
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 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 +543.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.03
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
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Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains more Fats +12.2%
Contains more Carbs +79.9%
Equal in Protein - 21.56
Equal in Water - 39.13
Equal in Other - 4.07
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 Fats +12.2%
Contains more Carbs +79.9%
Equal in Protein - 21.56
Equal in Water - 39.13
Equal in Other - 4.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
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1
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.843
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.443
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 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 +59.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.843
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.
Cheddar Cheese Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 22.87g 21.56g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 29.68g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 404kcal 374kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 5.56g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 651mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.47mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 442mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 52mg Cheddar Cheese
Sodium 653mg 617mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Zinc 3.64mg 3.5mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.024mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.071mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 193IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 56µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.26mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 22IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.018mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.225mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.15mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.279mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.055mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 2µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.03µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.5µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.198mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.818mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.076mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 2.017mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Lysine 1.025mg 1.536mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Methionine 0.547mg 0.608mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.037mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.266mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.598mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Cholesterol 99mg 105mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Saturated Fat 18.867g 18.843g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 8.443g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.892g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheddar 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
21%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024000000000001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.08g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese 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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.