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

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What are the differences between Muenster cheese and Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua?

  • Muenster cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is higher in Zinc.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 27% more.
  • Muenster cheese has 3 times more Potassium than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua. While Muenster cheese has 134mg of Potassium, Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has only 52mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Muenster cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, muenster and Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua types in this article.

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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 +10.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +157.7%
Contains more Copper +29.2%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Manganese +787.5%
Equal in Calcium - 651
Equal in Phosphorus - 442
Equal in Sodium - 617
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 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 +10.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +157.7%
Contains more Copper +29.2%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Manganese +787.5%
Equal in Calcium - 651
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 +424.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.055
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 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 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 +424.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +396.4%
Contains more Other +11.2%
Equal in Protein - 21.56
Equal in Fats - 29.68
Equal in Water - 39.13
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 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 Carbs +396.4%
Contains more Other +11.2%
Equal in Protein - 21.56
Equal in Fats - 29.68
Equal in Water - 39.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.843
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.443
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.892 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%
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.
Muenster cheese Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Muenster cheese Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 23.41g 21.56g Muenster cheese
Fats 30.04g 29.68g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.12g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 368kcal 374kcal Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sugar 1.12g 5.56g Muenster cheese
Calcium 717mg 651mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 0.47mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 468mg 442mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 52mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 628mg 617mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Zinc 2.81mg 3.5mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Copper 0.031mg 0.024mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.008mg 0.071mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1012IU 193IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 56µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.26mg
Vitamin D 22IU 22IU
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.018mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.225mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.15mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.279mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.055mg Muenster cheese
Folate 12µg 2µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.03µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.5µg
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.198mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg 0.818mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.076mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg 2.017mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg 1.536mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg 0.608mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 1.037mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg 1.266mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg 0.598mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 96mg 105mg Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 19.113g 18.843g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 8.443g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.892g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Muenster 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
32%
Muenster cheese
21%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.44g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.27g)
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 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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.