Cheese Mexican Queso Chihuahua
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A 100g serving covers 50% of the daily recommended Calcium, making Cheese Mexican Queso Chihuahua one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (21.6g) and fat (29.7g) are substantial, making Cheese Mexican Queso Chihuahua a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Cheese Mexican Queso Chihuahua packs 374 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 617mg per 100g (27% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Cheese Mexican Queso Chihuahua delivers meaningful amounts of 10 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 105mg of cholesterol per 100g (35% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein23%21.6 g
- Fat71%29.7 g
- Carbs6%5.6 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 39.1 | G |
| Energy | 374 | KCAL |
| Protein | 21.6 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 29.7 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.6 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 | G |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 | G |
| Cholesterol | 105 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.02 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.23 | MG |
| Niacin | 0.15 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.06 | MG |
| Folate, total | 2.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 56.0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.26 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.50 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.5 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 651 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0.47 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 442 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 52.0 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 617 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.5 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.02 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.07 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 14.5 | UG |
| Energy | 1567 | kJ |
| Ash | 4.1 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.28 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 2.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 2.0 | UG |
| Choline, total | 15.4 | MG |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | UG |
| Retinol | 56.0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 4.0 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 193 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 22.0 | IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.50 | UG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 18.8 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.90 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.47 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.25 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.55 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.50 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 3.1 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 9.2 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 3.8 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.4 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.95 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 7.5 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.89 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.55 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.35 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.20 | G |
| Threonine | 0.82 | G |
| Isoleucine | 1.1 | G |
| Leucine | 2.0 | G |
| Lysine | 1.5 | G |
| Methionine | 0.61 | G |
| Cystine | 0.14 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 1.0 | G |
| Tyrosine | 1.0 | G |
| Valine | 1.3 | G |
| Arginine | 0.78 | G |
| Histidine | 0.60 | G |
| Alanine | 0.82 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 1.4 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 4.5 | G |
| Glycine | 0.38 | G |
| Proline | 2.2 | G |
| Serine | 1.1 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cubic inch (17g) | 64 | 3.7g | 5g | 0.9g |
| slice (1 oz) (28g) | 105 | 6g | 8.3g | 1.6g |
| oz (28.35g) | 106 | 6.1g | 8.4g | 1.6g |
| cup, shredded (113g) | 423 | 24.4g | 33.5g | 6.3g |
Scaled from Cheese Mexican Queso Chihuahua's per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Cheese Mexican Queso Chihuahua is a excellent source of Calcium (50% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
- Cheese Mexican Queso Chihuahua is a excellent source of Protein (43% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
- Cheese Mexican Queso Chihuahua is a excellent source of Zinc (32% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
- Cheese Mexican Queso Chihuahua is a excellent source of Sodium (27% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
Dietary Considerations
At 617mg of sodium per 100g, Cheese Mexican Queso Chihuahua should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Cheese Mexican Queso Chihuahua fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 21.6g protein and only 5.6g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Calcium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
- Vitamin D: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)
- Sodium: top 12% (#991 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 173438.
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