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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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Lamb
7
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% 3% 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 Opinion
Calories 404kcal 294kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 33.31g 20.94g Cheese
Net carbs 3.09g 0g Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0g Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 97mg Lamb
Vitamin D 24IU 2IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Cheese
Calcium 710mg 17mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 310mg Lamb
Iron 0.14mg 1.88mg Lamb
Sugar 0.48g 0g Lamb
Copper 0.03mg 0.119mg Lamb
Zinc 3.64mg 4.46mg Lamb
Phosphorus 455mg 188mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 72mg Lamb
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.14mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.022mg Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 26.4µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.25mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.13mg Lamb
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 27µg 18µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Lamb
Choline 16.5mg 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 18.867g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 8.82g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.51g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.287mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.183mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.908mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.547mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.998mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.323mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.777mg Lamb
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

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
33%
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.