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Lamb vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lamb and American cheese

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium, however, American cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 103% more than Lamb.
  • American cheese contains 88 times less Vitamin B3 than Lamb. Lamb contains 6.66mg of Vitamin B3, while American cheese contains 0.076mg.
  • Lamb has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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
6
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Iron +198.4%
Contains more Potassium +134.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Copper +158.7%
Contains more Selenium +30.7%
Contains more Calcium +6047.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +241%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +198.4%
Contains more Potassium +134.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Copper +158.7%
Contains more Selenium +30.7%
Contains more Calcium +6047.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +241%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%

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
8
:
3
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8663.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.234
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%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8663.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.234

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Water +35.6%
Contains more Fats +51.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +725.6%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Water +35.6%
Contains more Fats +51.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +725.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
0
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.236
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.236

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb American cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.7g American cheese
Protein 24.52g 18.13g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 0g 3.7g American cheese
Calories 294kcal 371kcal American cheese
Sugar 0g 2.26g Lamb
Calcium 17mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 1.88mg 0.63mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 188mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 310mg 132mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 1671mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.49mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.046mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 26.4µg 20.2µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 2IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.015mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.234mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.076mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.403mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.054mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 8µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.5µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 2.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.232mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.772mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.938mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.716mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.516mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.475mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.939mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.187mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.546mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 100mg Lamb
Trans Fat 1.144g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 18.057g Lamb
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 8.236g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.286g Lamb
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb American cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1599mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.