Lamb vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lamb and cheese sandwich
- Lamb has more vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, cheese sandwich is higher in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and calcium.
- Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 101% more than cheese sandwich.
- Cheese sandwich contains 14 times less cholesterol than lamb. Lamb contains 97mg of cholesterol, while cheese sandwich contains 7mg.
- The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is higher.
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 Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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 ZincZinc | +412.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +134.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
Contains more IronIron | +39.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +34.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4822.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2025% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +258% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +255.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.12µg | 101% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 9.166g | 51% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 1.083mg | 46% |
Sodium | 72mg | 839mg | 33% |
Zinc | 4.46mg | 0.87mg | 33% |
Cholesterol | 97mg | 7mg | 30% |
Protein | 24.52g | 9.8g | 29% |
Phosphorus | 188mg | 382mg | 28% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 3.185mg | 22% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.358mg | 22% |
Saturated fat | 8.83g | 4.129g | 21% |
Carbs | 0g | 58.2g | 19% |
Calcium | 17mg | 204mg | 19% |
Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.427mg | 14% |
Folate | 18µg | 64µg | 12% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.261mg | 10% |
Calories | 294kcal | 497kcal | 10% |
Iron | 1.88mg | 2.62mg | 9% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 54mg | 7% |
Fats | 20.94g | 25g | 6% |
Copper | 0.119mg | 0.16mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 10.351g | 4% |
Selenium | 26.4µg | 24.3µg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.622mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 0g | 55.1g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Potassium | 310mg | 306mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.908mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.166mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.323mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +150.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1578.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +19.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +363.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +507% |