Lamb vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lamb and Swiss cheese
- Lamb has more vitamin B3, iron, choline, copper, and vitamin B1; however, Swiss cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
- Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 87% more.
- Lamb contains 104 times more vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. Lamb contains 6.66mg of vitamin B3, while Swiss cheese contains 0.064mg.
- Lamb contains less saturated fat.
- Swiss cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Cheese, swiss.
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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 | +330.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1346.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5135.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.6% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +809.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10306.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +228.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +504.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 17mg | 890mg | 87% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 574mg | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 18.227g | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 0.064mg | 41% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 288µg | 32% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.13mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 3.06µg | 21% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 30.99g | 15% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 15.5mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.047mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 30µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 72mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.011mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.353mg | 6% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 393kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 26.96g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.071mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 187mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.302mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 1.4µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Folate | 18µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 8.046g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 4.37mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 93mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1.341g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | N/A |
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:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +263.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~26.96g
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
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.046g
