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

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What are the main differences between cheese and mexican Cheese queso chihuahua?

  • Cheese has more selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, folate, calcium, and monounsaturated fat than mexican Cheese queso chihuahua.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for selenium is 25% higher.
  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has 14 times less folate than cheese. Cheese has 27µg of folate, while mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has 2µg.
  • 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.
Cheese
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +17.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.6%
Contains more IronIron +235.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163%
~equal in Calcium ~651mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~442mg
~equal in Sodium ~617mg

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.
Cheese
8
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 +489.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.03µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
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
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 FatsFats +12.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.9%
~equal in Protein ~21.56g
~equal in Water ~39.13g
~equal in Other ~4.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~18.843g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.443g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua DV% diff.
Vitamin A 330µg 56µg 30%
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.225mg 16%
Fats 33.31g 29.68g 6%
Folate 27µg 2µg 6%
Calcium 710mg 651mg 6%
Iron 0.14mg 0.47mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.892g 4%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.26mg 3%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.03µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.279mg 3%
Protein 22.87g 21.56g 3%
Sodium 653mg 617mg 2%
Calories 404kcal 374kcal 2%
Phosphorus 455mg 442mg 2%
Cholesterol 99mg 105mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 8.443g 2%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.071mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.055mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.018mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg 1%
Zinc 3.64mg 3.5mg 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.024mg 1%
Potassium 76mg 52mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 23mg 1%
Carbs 3.09g 5.56g 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 5.56g N/A
Vitamin D 24IU 22IU 0%
Sugar 0.48g 5.56g N/A
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Choline 16.5mg 15.4mg 0%
Saturated fat 18.867g 18.843g 0%
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.198mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.818mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.076mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 2.017mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.608mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.037mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 1.266mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.598mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
35%
Cheese
20%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
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 Cholesterol?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
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. 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.