Lamb vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lamb and goat cheese different?
- Lamb is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, goat cheese is richer in copper, vitamin B2, vitamin A, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 97% higher.
- Lamb contains 7 times more selenium than goat cheese. While lamb contains 26.4µg of selenium, goat cheese contains only 3.8µg.
- Lamb has less saturated fat.
Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Cheese, goat, semisoft type 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 PotassiumPotassium | +96.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +575.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +594.7% |
| 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% |
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 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% |
| 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% |
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:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +258.5% |
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
20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.22µg | 97% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 20.639g | 54% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.564mg | 49% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 407µg | 45% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 3.8µg | 41% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 0.66mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 1.148mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.676mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 298mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 375mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 415mg | 15% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 29.84g | 14% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 15.4mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 79mg | 6% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 21.58g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 6.808g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.709g | 5% |
| Folate | 18µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 158mg | 4% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 364kcal | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.62mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.805mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.859mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.485mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.589mg | 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
52%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
64%
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.