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Cheddar Cheese vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Oysters different?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Oysters is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Oysters covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 683% more than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Cheddar Cheese has 20 times more Saturated Fat than Oysters. Cheddar Cheese has 18.867g of Saturated Fat, while Oysters has 0.948g.

Cheese, cheddar and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types were used in this article.

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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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
8
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Calcium +512.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.5%
Contains more Iron +6478.6%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +82.9%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Zinc +2059.3%
Contains more Copper +18923.3%
Contains more Manganese +2088.9%
Contains more Selenium +38.6%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Calcium +512.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.5%
Contains more Iron +6478.6%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +82.9%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Zinc +2059.3%
Contains more Copper +18923.3%
Contains more Manganese +2088.9%
Contains more Selenium +38.6%

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
6
:
5
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin A +1311.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3035.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1490.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.447
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.061
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 +1311.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3035.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1490.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.447
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.061

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +100.3%
Contains more Fats +874%
Contains more Other +144.1%
Contains more Carbs +76.4%
Contains more Water +111.2%
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +100.3%
Contains more Fats +874%
Contains more Other +144.1%
Contains more Carbs +76.4%
Contains more Water +111.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1727.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1727.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +373.1%
Cheddar Cheese
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Oysters
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +373.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 22.87g 11.42g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 3.42g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 404kcal 102kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 0.48g 1.23g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 116mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 27mg 35mg Oysters
Phosphorus 455mg 194mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 139mg Oysters
Sodium 653mg 166mg Oysters
Zinc 3.64mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.03mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.027mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 28.5µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 1242IU 88IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 26µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 24IU 2IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.036mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.18mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.061mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 14µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.138mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.046mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.459mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.716mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.762mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.257mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.413mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.523mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.22mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 79mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.068g Oysters
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.506g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.056g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
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
Cheddar Cheese Oysters
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 487mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.919g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.