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Buckwheat vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Buckwheat and Brunost

  • Brunost is higher than Buckwheat in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 103% higher.
  • Buckwheat has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
4
:
6
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +82.5%
Contains more Manganese +907.5%
Contains more Calcium +5614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +534.3%
Contains more Potassium +1501.1%
Contains more Zinc +86.9%
Contains more Selenium +559.1%
Buckwheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +82.5%
Contains more Manganese +907.5%
Contains more Calcium +5614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +534.3%
Contains more Potassium +1501.1%
Contains more Zinc +86.9%
Contains more Selenium +559.1%

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.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
5
:
6
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3443.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +833.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Buckwheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Brunost
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 +15.6%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3443.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +833.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
1
:
4
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Water +462.7%
Contains more Protein +185.5%
Contains more Fats +4659.7%
Contains more Carbs +113.9%
Contains more Other +1004.7%
Buckwheat
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Brunost
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 Water +462.7%
Contains more Protein +185.5%
Contains more Fats +4659.7%
Contains more Carbs +113.9%
Contains more Other +1004.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
1
:
2
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4091%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398.9%
Buckwheat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4091%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 3.38g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 0.62g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 19.94g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 92kcal 466kcal Brunost
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.9g Brunost
Fiber 2.7g 0g Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.8mg 0.52mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 51mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 70mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 88mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 4mg 600mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.146mg 0.08mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.403mg 0.04mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 0IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.09mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 0.813mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 14µg 5µg Buckwheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.129mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.212mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.172mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.044mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.173mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.079mg 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 19.16g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.938g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat 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
8%
Buckwheat
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.