Goat cheese vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are goat cheese and lamb different?
- Goat cheese is higher in copper, vitamin B2, vitamin A, calcium, and phosphorus; however, lamb is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 97% higher.
- Lamb has less saturated fat.
Cheese, goat, semisoft type and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1652.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +373.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +322.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +575.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +594.7% |
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 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +480.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +247.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1059.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +84% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +508.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +258.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 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 | -57.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 2.55µg | 97% |
| Saturated fat | 20.639g | 8.83g | 54% |
| Copper | 0.564mg | 0.119mg | 49% |
| Vitamin A | 407µg | 0µg | 45% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 26.4µg | 41% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 4.46mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.148mg | 6.66mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.676mg | 0.25mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 298mg | 17mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 375mg | 188mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 72mg | 15% |
| Fats | 29.84g | 20.94g | 14% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 93.7mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.66mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 97mg | 6% |
| Protein | 21.58g | 24.52g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.808g | 8.82g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.709g | 1.51g | 5% |
| Folate | 2µg | 18µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 310mg | 4% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 294kcal | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.093mg | 0.022mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.62mg | 1.88mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 2IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 4.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.227mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.805mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.893mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.549mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.575mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.859mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.485mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.589mg | 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
32%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.809g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat 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.