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

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Important differences between Monterey Jack and Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

  • Monterey Jack has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has more Vitamin B12.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 16% more.
  • Monterey Jack has 9 times more Folate than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua. Monterey Jack has 18µg of Folate, while Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has 2µg.
  • Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, monterey 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 +14.6%
Contains more Iron +53.2%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +545.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 442
Equal in Sodium - 617
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 196% 18% 17% 190% 5% 81% 96% 8% 10% 80%
Contains more Calcium +14.6%
Contains more Iron +53.2%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +545.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 442
Equal in Sodium - 617
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 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
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 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.5%
Contains more Carbs +717.6%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Equal in Fats - 29.68
Equal in Water - 39.13
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 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 +13.5%
Contains more Carbs +717.6%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Equal in Fats - 29.68
Equal in Water - 39.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.843
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.443
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.892
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.892 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.843
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.443
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.892

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 24.48g 21.56g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 29.68g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 373kcal 374kcal Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sugar 0.5g 5.56g Monterey Jack
Calcium 746mg 651mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.47mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 442mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 52mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 600mg 617mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 3mg 3.5mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Copper 0.032mg 0.024mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg 0.071mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 769IU 193IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 56µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.26mg
Vitamin D 22IU 22IU
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.018mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.225mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.15mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.279mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.055mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 2µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.03µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.5µg
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.198mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.818mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 1.076mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 2.017mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 1.536mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.608mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 1.037mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 1.266mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.598mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 105mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.066g 18.843g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 8.443g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.892g Monterey Jack

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Monterey Jack Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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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
27%
Monterey Jack
21%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.223g)
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)
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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.