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Oysters vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oysters and Cheddar Cheese different?

  • Oysters has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Manganese, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Oysters covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 683% more than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Oysters has 190 times more Copper than Cheddar Cheese. Oysters has 5.707mg of Copper, while Cheddar Cheese has 0.03mg.
  • Oysters contains less Sodium.

Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, cheddar 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.
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%
Contains more Calcium +512.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.5%
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 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
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%
Contains more Calcium +512.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.5%

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 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3035.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1490.9%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.066
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3035.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1490.9%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.066

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +76.4%
Contains more Water +111.2%
Contains more Protein +100.3%
Contains more Fats +874%
Contains more Other +144.1%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
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
Contains more Carbs +76.4%
Contains more Water +111.2%
Contains more Protein +100.3%
Contains more Fats +874%
Contains more Other +144.1%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +373.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +373.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oysters Cheddar Cheese
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 Oysters Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 3.09g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 3.42g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 5.45g 3.09g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 116mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 9.21mg 0.14mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 27mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 139mg 76mg Oysters
Sodium 166mg 653mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 3.64mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.03mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.027mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 28.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.71mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.029mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.059mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.41mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 14µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 1.1µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.046mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.716mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.762mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.257mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.523mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.22mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 79mg 99mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.917g Oysters
Saturated Fat 0.948g 18.867g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.001g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.01g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.017g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 1.421g 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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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Cheddar Cheese
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
197%
Oysters
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
79%
Cheddar Cheese

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?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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