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Tilsit cheese vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tilsit cheese and lamb

  • Tilsit cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A, while lamb has more vitamin B3, selenium, iron, vitamin B12, and copper.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 68% more than lamb.
  • The amount of sodium in lamb is lower.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of tilsit cheese is 27.

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

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
Lamb
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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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4017.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +376.9%
Contains more IronIron +717.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +357.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.1%

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.
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% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
Lamb
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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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~18µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +24.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +493.9%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%
~equal in Protein ~24.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tilsit cheese Lamb
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Tilsit cheese Lamb DV% diff.
Calcium 700mg 17mg 68%
Phosphorus 500mg 188mg 45%
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 6.66mg 40%
Saturated fat 16.775g 8.83g 36%
Sodium 753mg 72mg 30%
Vitamin A 249µg 0µg 28%
Selenium 14.5µg 26.4µg 22%
Iron 0.23mg 1.88mg 21%
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 2.55µg 19%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Copper 0.026mg 0.119mg 10%
Zinc 3.5mg 4.46mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.25mg 8%
Fats 25.98g 20.94g 8%
Potassium 65mg 310mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.66mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 1.51g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.13mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 7.136g 8.82g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.1mg 3%
Calories 340kcal 294kcal 2%
Cholesterol 102mg 97mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Folate 20µg 18µg 1%
Carbs 1.88g 0g 1%
Protein 24.41g 24.52g 0%
Net carbs 1.88g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.022mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese Lamb
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
38%
Tilsit cheese
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.945g)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.