Manchego vs Tapas de Queso
Overall, Manchego has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Manchego | Tapas de Queso |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 140 kcal | 431 kcal |
| Fat | 11 g | 36 g |
| Saturated fat | 8 g | 24.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 23.4 g | 25.7 g |
| Additives | 4 | 3 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Milk | Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Manchego has 68% fewer calories (140 kcal vs 431 kcal).
- Manchego has 69% less fat (11 g vs 36 g).
- Manchego has 67% less saturated fat (8 g vs 24.3 g).
- Manchego has no salt, while Tapas de Queso has 2.1 g.
- Manchego has 100% more fiber (0.5 g vs 0 g).
- Manchego has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Manchego lists: Eggs.
Ingredients
Manchego
Manchego cheese (sheep’s milk) Preservative: Lysozyme (Egg) Rind Only: Preservative: Natamycin, colouring (plain caramel, Annatto)
Tapas de Queso
queso manchego pdo ripened cheese (pasteurized sheep's milk, lactic ferments (contains milk), salt, coagulating enzyme of microbial origin, inedible rind containing preservatives (sorbic acid, natamycin) and colour (ordinary caramel)), mixed ripened cheese with sheep's, cow's and goat's milk (33% pasteurized sheep's milk, 32% pasteurized cow's milk, 20% pasteurized goat's milk, lactic ferments (contains milk), salt, coagulating enzyme of microbial origin, calcium chloride), cheese matured with goat's milk (pasteurized goat's milk, lactic ferments (contains milk), salt, coagulating enzyme of microbial origin, calcium chloride)
FAQ
Which is healthier: Manchego or Tapas de Queso?
Overall, Manchego has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Manchego has fewer calories: 140 kcal versus 431 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Manchego has less sugar: 0.5 g versus 0.5 g per 100 g.