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

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

  • Swiss cheese is richer than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 85% more.
  • Swiss cheese has 5 times more Vitamin A RAE than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua. While Swiss cheese has 288µg of Vitamin A RAE, Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua has only 56µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Swiss cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, swiss 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 +36.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
Contains more Zinc +24.9%
Contains more Copper +95.8%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +261.5%
Contains more Manganese +173.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 196% 18% 17% 190% 5% 81% 96% 8% 10% 80%
Contains more Calcium +36.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
Contains more Zinc +24.9%
Contains more Copper +95.8%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +261.5%
Contains more Manganese +173.1%

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 +442.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +78.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
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 +442.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +78.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +286.1%
Contains more Other +36.6%
Equal in Fats - 29.68
Equal in Water - 39.13
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 +25%
Contains more Carbs +286.1%
Contains more Other +36.6%
Equal in Fats - 29.68
Equal in Water - 39.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.843
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.443
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.892 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.3%
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.
Swiss cheese Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 26.96g 21.56g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 29.68g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 393kcal 374kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0g 5.56g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 651mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.47mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 33mg 23mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 442mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 52mg Swiss cheese
Sodium 187mg 617mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 3.5mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.024mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.071mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 30µg 14.5µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 193IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 56µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.26mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.018mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.225mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.15mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.279mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.055mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 2µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 1.03µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.5µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.198mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.818mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 1.076mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 2.017mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 1.536mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.608mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 1.037mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 1.266mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.598mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 105mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Saturated Fat 18.227g 18.843g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 8.443g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.892g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss 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
48%
Swiss cheese
21%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.616g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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 - $3.6)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.

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