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Oats vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are oats and Swiss cheese different?

  • Oats are richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, and magnesium, while Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Oats cover your daily need for manganese, 213% more than Swiss cheese.
  • Oats are lower in saturated fat.
  • Oats have a higher glycemic index (59) than Swiss cheese (27).

Oats and Cheese, swiss 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.
Oats
6
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +436.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +495.8%
Contains more IronIron +3530.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1231.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18807.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1548.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~574mg

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%
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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6836.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1401.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +460%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4502.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.6%
Contains more FatsFats +349.1%
Contains more WaterWater +357.8%
Contains more OtherOther +73.3%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +269.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oats Swiss cheese
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 Oats Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.026mg 213%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg 128%
Calcium 54mg 890mg 84%
Saturated fat 1.217g 18.227g 77%
Copper 0.626mg 0.047mg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.011mg 63%
Iron 4.72mg 0.13mg 57%
Selenium 30µg 55%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Fats 6.9g 30.99g 37%
Magnesium 177mg 33mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Carbs 66.27g 1.44g 22%
Protein 16.89g 26.96g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.353mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 8.046g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.302mg 13%
Folate 56µg 10µg 12%
Potassium 429mg 72mg 11%
Sodium 2mg 187mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 1.341g 8%
Phosphorus 523mg 574mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.064mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.071mg 4%
Zinc 3.97mg 4.37mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Calories 389kcal 393kcal 0%
Net carbs 55.67g 1.44g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats Swiss 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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
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 - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/nutrients
  2. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.