Blue cheese vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between blue cheese and lamb?
- Blue cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, yet lamb is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, and zinc.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 55% higher.
- Blue cheese has 31 times more calcium than lamb. Blue cheese has 528mg of calcium, while lamb has 17mg.
- Lamb contains less sodium.
We used Cheese, blue and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3005.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +506.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +197.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +162% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +244.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +555.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +109% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +91.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +508.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +523.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 2.55µg | 55% |
| Calcium | 528mg | 17mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1146mg | 72mg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 18.669g | 8.83g | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 6.66mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 188mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26.4µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 0.66mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.88mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 4.46mg | 16% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 93.7mg | 14% |
| Fats | 28.74g | 20.94g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.25mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.119mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 97mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Protein | 21.4g | 24.52g | 6% |
| Folate | 36µg | 18µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 1.51g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 8.82g | 3% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 294kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 2IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 4.6µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 310mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.34g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.34g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 0.777mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
41%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1074mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.839g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.