Cheddar Cheese vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and lamb:
- Both lamb and cheddar cheese are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Lamb has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb has signficantly more iron than cheddar cheese.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lamb and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 42% more calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to lamb for carbs. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 74% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cheddar cheese and lamb are low in carbohydrates - cheddar cheese has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheddar cheese and lamb contain similar amounts of sugar - cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both lamb and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Lamb has a little more protein (8%) than cheddar cheese by weight - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lamb and cheddar cheese are high in saturated fat. Cheddar cheese has 132% more saturated fat than lamb - lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lamb and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than lamb - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has 11 times more Vitamin D than lamb - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Lamb and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both cheddar cheese and lamb contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cheddar Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 31 times more calcium than lamb - lamb has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has signficantly more iron than cheddar cheese - lamb has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 346% more potassium than cheddar cheese - lamb has 339mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lamb has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cheddar cheese per 100 grams, however, cheddar cheese contains more dpa than lamb per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.26 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cheddar cheese and lamb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.053 G | 0.07 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 1.07 G |
| Total | 1.224 G | 1.14 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does lamb or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lamb and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 40% more calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Is lamb or cheddar cheese better for protein?
Both lamb and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Lamb has a little more protein ( 10%) than cheddar cheese by weight - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Does lamb or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 31 times more calcium than lamb - lamb has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
Does lamb or cheddar cheese contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 350% more potassium than cheddar cheese - lamb has 339mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.