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Cheese vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheese and lamb

  • Cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, while lamb has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, and choline.
  • 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.
Cheese
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Lamb
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4076.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +307.9%
Contains more IronIron +1242.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
~equal in Selenium ~26.4µg

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.
Cheese
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Lamb
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +407.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +467.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
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
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +59.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +352.4%
Contains more WaterWater +45.1%
~equal in Protein ~24.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
1
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
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 -53.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.82g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.51g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese Lamb
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cheese Lamb DV% diff.
Calcium 710mg 17mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 2.55µg 60%
Saturated fat 18.867g 8.83g 46%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 6.66mg 41%
Phosphorus 455mg 188mg 38%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Sodium 653mg 72mg 25%
Iron 0.14mg 1.88mg 22%
Fats 33.31g 20.94g 19%
Choline 16.5mg 93.7mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.25mg 14%
Copper 0.03mg 0.119mg 10%
Potassium 76mg 310mg 7%
Zinc 3.64mg 4.46mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.1mg 6%
Calories 404kcal 294kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.66mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.13mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.14mg 4%
Selenium 28.5µg 26.4µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 2IU 3%
Protein 22.87g 24.52g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.6µg 2%
Folate 27µg 18µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.51g 1%
Magnesium 27mg 23mg 1%
Cholesterol 99mg 97mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 8.82g 1%
Carbs 3.09g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.027mg 0.022mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.777mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Lamb
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Cheese
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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 Saturated fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
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. 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.