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Almond vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Almond and Brunost

  • Almond has more Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, and Iron, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Almond's daily need coverage for Copper is 106% more.
  • Almond contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almonds and Cheese, gjetost.

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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.
Almond
7
:
Contains more Iron +613.5%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +173.7%
Contains more Copper +1188.8%
Contains more Manganese +5347.5%
Contains more Calcium +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +92.2%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 444
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +613.5%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +173.7%
Contains more Copper +1188.8%
Contains more Manganese +5347.5%
Contains more Calcium +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +92.2%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 444

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.
Almond
5
:
Contains more Vitamin B3 +345%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin A +55550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +611.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +345%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin A +55550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +611.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
2
:
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Fats +69.2%
Contains more Carbs +97.9%
Contains more Water +204.8%
Contains more Other +60.5%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Fats +69.2%
Contains more Carbs +97.9%
Contains more Water +204.8%
Contains more Other +60.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
3
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1214.4%
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1214.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 21.15g 9.65g Almond
Fats 49.93g 29.51g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 579kcal 466kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Brunost
Fiber 12.5g 0g Almond
Calcium 269mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 3.71mg 0.52mg Almond
Magnesium 270mg 70mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 444mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 1mg 600mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 1.14mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.08mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 0.04mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 2IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.813mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 44µg 5µg Almond
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.135mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg 0.393mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.519mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg 0.992mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.157mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.54mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 0.765mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg 0.293mg Almond
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Brunost
Saturated Fat 3.802g 19.16g Almond
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 7.879g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.938g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond Brunost
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
82%
Almond
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond
Almond is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.358g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.