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

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Important differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and oats

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium and vitamin B12; however, oats have more manganese, vitamin B1, iron, copper, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 210% more.
  • Oats are lower in sodium.
  • Oats have a higher glycemic index than parmigiano-Reggiano.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Oats.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1953.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +365.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.2%
Contains more IronIron +424.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +163%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5683.5%
~equal in Zinc ~3.97mg

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Oats
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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% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +249.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2531%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +743%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +315.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +460%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more FatsFats +189.9%
Contains more WaterWater +515.6%
Contains more OtherOther +366.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4737.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +180%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +448.7%

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 Oats
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Oats DV% diff.
Manganese 0.085mg 4.916mg 210%
Calcium 1109mg 54mg 106%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Sodium 1529mg 2mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.763mg 61%
Saturated fat 13.317g 1.217g 55%
Iron 0.9mg 4.72mg 48%
Copper 0.238mg 0.626mg 43%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Magnesium 38mg 177mg 33%
Selenium 17.7µg 32%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Phosphorus 729mg 523mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.139mg 27%
Carbs 1.37g 66.27g 22%
Fats 20g 6.9g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 1.349mg 20%
Vitamin A 160µg 0µg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 2.535g 14%
Folate 10µg 56µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 2.178g 10%
Potassium 125mg 429mg 9%
Calories 265kcal 389kcal 6%
Protein 20g 16.89g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.961mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.119mg 5%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Zinc 3.87mg 3.97mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 55.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.895mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.405mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Oats
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
30%
Oats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
154%
Oats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 1527mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients
  2. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.