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Lamb vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb and Cheddar Cheese

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Choline, while Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 69% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 113 times less Vitamin B3 than Lamb. Lamb contains 6.66mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheddar Cheese contains 0.059mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb is lower.

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

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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.
Lamb
Lamb
5
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5
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Iron +1242.9%
Contains more Potassium +307.9%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +296.7%
Contains more Calcium +4076.5%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Equal in Selenium - 28.5
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +1242.9%
Contains more Potassium +307.9%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +296.7%
Contains more Calcium +4076.5%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Equal in Selenium - 28.5

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.
Lamb
Lamb
6
:
5
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.421
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.421

Comparison summary table

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

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

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.