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Oysters vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Oysters and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Oysters has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, and Selenium, however, Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Oysters covers your daily need of Zinc 679% more than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Oysters has 24 times more Copper than Parmigiano-Reggiano. While Oysters has 5.707mg of Copper, Parmigiano-Reggiano has only 0.238mg.
  • Oysters has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 Iron +923.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +1931%
Contains more Copper +2297.9%
Contains more Manganese +595.3%
Contains more Selenium +123.2%
Contains more Calcium +856%
Contains more Phosphorus +275.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +923.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +1931%
Contains more Copper +2297.9%
Contains more Manganese +595.3%
Contains more Selenium +123.2%
Contains more Calcium +856%
Contains more Phosphorus +275.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +674.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +674.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +297.8%
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Protein +75.1%
Contains more Fats +484.8%
Contains more Other +428.3%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +297.8%
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Protein +75.1%
Contains more Fats +484.8%
Contains more Other +428.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1105.1%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1105.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 1.37g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 3.42g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 5.45g 1.37g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 116mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 9.21mg 0.9mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 194mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 139mg 125mg Oysters
Sodium 166mg 1529mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 3.87mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.238mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.085mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 17.7µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.17mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.029mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.114mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.325mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.049mg Oysters
Folate 14µg 10µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 2.26µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 1.7µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.046mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.716mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.762mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.257mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.523mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.22mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 79mg 88mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 0.948g 13.317g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.462g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oysters Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
197%
Oysters
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 1363mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients
  2. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.