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

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Summary of differences between Ricotta and Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

  • Ricotta has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 53% more than Ricotta.
  • Ricotta has 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua. While Ricotta has 120µg of Vitamin A RAE, Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has only 56µg.
  • Ricotta has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
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7
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains more Potassium +101.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Calcium +214.5%
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.7%
Contains more Zinc +201.7%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +1083.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 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 Potassium +101.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Calcium +214.5%
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.7%
Contains more Zinc +201.7%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +1083.3%
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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
9
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains more Vitamin A +130.6%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.3%
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
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 +130.6%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
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4
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains more Water +83.2%
Contains more Protein +91.5%
Contains more Fats +128.7%
Contains more Carbs +82.9%
Contains more Other +299%
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 Water +83.2%
Contains more Protein +91.5%
Contains more Fats +128.7%
Contains more Carbs +82.9%
Contains more Other +299%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
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2
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.7%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.892 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 11.26g 21.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Fats 12.98g 29.68g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Carbs 3.04g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 174kcal 374kcal Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sugar 0.27g 5.56g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 651mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Iron 0.38mg 0.47mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phosphorus 158mg 442mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Potassium 105mg 52mg Ricotta
Sodium 84mg 617mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 3.5mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Copper 0.021mg 0.024mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Manganese 0.006mg 0.071mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 445IU 193IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 56µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.26mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 10IU 22IU Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.018mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.225mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.15mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.279mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.055mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Folate 12µg 2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 1.03µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.5µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.198mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Threonine 0.517mg 0.818mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.076mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Leucine 1.221mg 2.017mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Lysine 1.338mg 1.536mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Methionine 0.281mg 0.608mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.037mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Valine 0.692mg 1.266mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Histidine 0.459mg 0.598mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Cholesterol 51mg 105mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 18.843g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 8.443g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.892g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

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Ricotta 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
14%
Ricotta
21%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 533mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.548g)
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 minerals?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua 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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.