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Cheddar Cheese vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheddar Cheese and Lamb

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Choline.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 69% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
5
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5
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +4076.5%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Contains more Iron +1242.9%
Contains more Potassium +307.9%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +296.7%
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +4076.5%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Contains more Iron +1242.9%
Contains more Potassium +307.9%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +296.7%
Equal in Selenium - 26.4

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
5
:
6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +407.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.7%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +407.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Fats +59.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +352.4%
Contains more Water +45.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.52
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +59.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +352.4%
Contains more Water +45.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
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2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.51
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.51

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 33.31g 20.94g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 294kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0g Lamb
Calcium 710mg 17mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 188mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 653mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 3.64mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.03mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.027mg 0.022mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 26.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.14mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 2IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.25mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 27µg 18µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.287mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.183mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.908mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.547mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.998mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.323mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 99mg 97mg Lamb
Trans Fat 0.917g Lamb
Saturated Fat 18.867g 8.83g Lamb
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 8.82g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.51g Lamb
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 581mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.