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Oats vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between oats and cheese?

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

We used Oats and Cheese, cheddar 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.
Oats
7
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%
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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1214.8%
~equal in Zinc ~3.64mg

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.
Oats
5
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
1
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
Cheese
4
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 CarbsCarbs +2044.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.4%
Contains more FatsFats +382.8%
Contains more WaterWater +350.4%
Contains more OtherOther +115.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
2
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Cheese
1
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +324.5%

Comparison summary table

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

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

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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/nutrients
  2. 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.