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Lamb vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lamb and neufchâtel cheese

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, and copper, while neufchâtel cheese has more vitamin A and calcium.
  • Lamb covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 94% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • Lamb contains 32 times more vitamin B3 than neufchâtel cheese. While lamb contains 6.66mg of vitamin B3, neufchâtel cheese contains only 0.21mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in lamb is lower.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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
9
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.9%
Contains more IronIron +1346.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +340.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +443.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +780%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +588.2%

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
10
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% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +170.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +185.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +168%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +67.1%
~equal in Fats ~22.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
3
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.3µg 94%
Selenium 26.4µg 3µg 43%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.21mg 40%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.82mg 33%
Protein 24.52g 9.15g 31%
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg 27%
Iron 1.88mg 0.13mg 22%
Saturated fat 8.83g 12.79g 18%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Sodium 72mg 334mg 11%
Copper 0.119mg 0.027mg 10%
Calcium 17mg 117mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 5.784g 8%
Cholesterol 97mg 74mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.041mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.022mg 7%
Phosphorus 188mg 138mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.155mg 7%
Potassium 310mg 152mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.97g 4%
Magnesium 23mg 10mg 3%
Fats 20.94g 22.78g 3%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.7µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.575mg 2%
Calories 294kcal 253kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Folate 18µg 14µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.59g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.59g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Neufchâtel cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.