Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 5.58g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 21.59 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 7, for Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 71% | |
Calories from Carbs | 6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 193 IU | 3.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 56 mcg | |||
Alpha Carotene | 0 mcg | |||
Beta Carotene | 4 mcg | |||
Beta Cryptoxanthin | 0 mcg | |||
Lycopene | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin K | 2.5 mcg | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.27 mg | 15.6% | Top 30% | High |
Niacin | 0.18 mg | 0.88% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folate | 2 mcg | 0.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.27 mg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 651 mg | 65.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.44 mg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
Phosphorus | 442 mg | 44.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 52 mg | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 617 mg | 25.7% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 3.5 mg | 23.6% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.09 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Selenium | 14.5 mcg | 20.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 5.6 g | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 5.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 21.6 g | 43.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.8 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1.1 mg | |||
Leucine | 2 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.5 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.6 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 1.1 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 1.1 mg | |||
Valine | 1.2 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.8 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.6 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 4.5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 2.2 mg | |||
Serine | 1.2 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 29.6 g | 45.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | |||
Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 39.1 g | |||
Ash | 4.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 Calories from Fat 302
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33.5 g 51.5%
Saturated Fat 21.3 g 106.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 118.7 mg 39.6%
Sodium 697.2 mg 29.1%
Total Carbohydrates 6.3 g 2.1%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 6.3 g
Protein 24.4 g 48.8%
Vitamin A 4.4% Vitamin C
Calcium 73.6% Iron 2.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 670
Protein 25.9 g | Carbs 106.5 g | Fat 15.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 137
Protein 6.2 g | Carbs 17.7 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 620
Protein 19 g | Carbs 42 g | Fat 44 g
Per 100g | Calories 387
Protein 12.9 g | Carbs 32.8 g | Fat 22.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 256
Protein 11 g | Carbs 18.9 g | Fat 15.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 106
Protein 1.8 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 10.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 734
Protein 38 g | Carbs 96 g | Fat 21 g
Per 100g | Calories 306
Protein 8.2 g | Carbs 51 g | Fat 7.1 g