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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 A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • 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.

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.
Lamb
Lamb
5
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5
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Iron +1346.2%
Contains more Potassium +330.6%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Copper +153.2%
Contains more Calcium +5135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Equal in Zinc - 4.37
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Swiss cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +1346.2%
Contains more Potassium +330.6%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Copper +153.2%
Contains more Calcium +5135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Equal in Zinc - 4.37

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
7
:
4
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
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%
Swiss cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
4
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Water +42.8%
Contains more Fats +48%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +263.4%
Equal in Protein - 26.96
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Swiss cheese
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Water +42.8%
Contains more Fats +48%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +263.4%
Equal in Protein - 26.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
3
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0
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.046
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Swiss cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.046

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Protein 24.52g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 20.94g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 0g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Calories 294kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Calcium 17mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 1.88mg 0.13mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 188mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 310mg 72mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 187mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 4.37mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.047mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.026mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 26.4µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.011mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.064mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.353mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.071mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 10µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.4µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.05mg 1.038mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 1.908mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.166mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.629mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 1.323mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.777mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 97mg 93mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 18.227g Lamb
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 8.046g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.341g Lamb
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

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Lamb Swiss 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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.397g)
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 - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.