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Cheese vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cheese and oats?

  • Cheese is higher in calcium and vitamin B12; however, oats are richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 213% more.
  • Oats have less cholesterol.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than oats (59).

We used Cheese, cheddar and Oats types 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.
Cheese
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +1214.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +555.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +464.5%
Contains more IronIron +3271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1986.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18107.4%
~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.
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2531%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1528.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +229%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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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
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 +35.4%
Contains more FatsFats +382.8%
Contains more WaterWater +350.4%
Contains more OtherOther +115.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2044.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +324.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Oats DV% diff.
Manganese 0.027mg 4.916mg 213%
Saturated fat 18.867g 1.217g 80%
Calcium 710mg 54mg 66%
Copper 0.03mg 0.626mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.763mg 61%
Iron 0.14mg 4.72mg 57%
Selenium 28.5µg 52%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Fats 33.31g 6.9g 41%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Magnesium 27mg 177mg 36%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Sodium 653mg 2mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.139mg 22%
Carbs 3.09g 66.27g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.349mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 2.178g 18%
Protein 22.87g 16.89g 12%
Phosphorus 455mg 523mg 10%
Potassium 76mg 429mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 2.535g 7%
Folate 27µg 56µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.961mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.119mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Zinc 3.64mg 3.97mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Calories 404kcal 389kcal 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 55.67g N/A
Sugar 0.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.895mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.405mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
35%
Cheese
30%
Oats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
154%
Oats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.