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

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Summary of differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Oysters

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Oysters is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Oysters covers your daily need of Zinc 679% more than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 14 times more Saturated Fat than Oysters. While Parmigiano-Reggiano has 13.317g of Saturated Fat, Oysters has only 0.948g.

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

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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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
3
:
7
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Calcium +856%
Contains more Phosphorus +275.8%
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%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Calcium +856%
Contains more Phosphorus +275.8%
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%
Equal in Magnesium - 35

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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
3
:
8
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin A +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
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%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
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%
Oysters
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
3
:
2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +75.1%
Contains more Fats +484.8%
Contains more Other +428.3%
Contains more Carbs +297.8%
Contains more Water +54.5%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +75.1%
Contains more Fats +484.8%
Contains more Other +428.3%
Contains more Carbs +297.8%
Contains more Water +54.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
1
:
2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1105.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1105.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parmigiano-Reggiano Oysters
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 Parmigiano-Reggiano Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 20g 11.42g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 3.42g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 265kcal 102kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 0g 1.23g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 116mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 38mg 35mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 194mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 139mg Oysters
Sodium 1529mg 166mg Oysters
Zinc 3.87mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.238mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.085mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 17.7µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 605IU 88IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 15IU 2IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.036mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.18mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.061mg Oysters
Folate 10µg 14µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.138mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.046mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.716mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.762mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.257mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.413mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.523mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.22mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 79mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.506g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.056g 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
Parmigiano-Reggiano Oysters
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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
486%
Oysters

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