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Brunost vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brunost and Beef different?

  • Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Beef is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 93% higher.
  • Brunost contains 111 times more Vitamin A RAE than Beef. While Brunost contains 334µg of Vitamin A RAE, Beef contains only 3µg.
  • Beef has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, gjetost and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled are the varieties 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.
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Beef
Contains more Calcium +2122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.2%
Contains more Potassium +343.1%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +453.5%
Contains more Selenium +48.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +2122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.2%
Contains more Potassium +343.1%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +453.5%
Contains more Selenium +48.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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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Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +12266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +584.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +685.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +561.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.64
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +12266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +584.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +685.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +561.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Beef
Contains more Fats +91.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +598.5%
Contains more Protein +168.7%
Contains more Water +331.4%
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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +91.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +598.5%
Contains more Protein +168.7%
Contains more Water +331.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Beef
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Beef
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 Brunost Beef Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 0g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 25.93g Beef
Fats 29.51g 15.41g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 0g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 250kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg 18mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 2.6mg Beef
Magnesium 70mg 21mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 198mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 318mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 72mg Beef
Zinc 1.14mg 6.31mg Beef
Copper 0.08mg 0.085mg Beef
Manganese 0.04mg 0.012mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 21.5µg Beef
Vitamin A 1113IU 9IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 3µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef
Vitamin D 2IU Beef
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.046mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.176mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 5.378mg Beef
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.658mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.382mg Beef
Folate 5µg 9µg Beef
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 2.64µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.094mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.72mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.822mg Beef
Leucine 0.992mg 1.45mg Beef
Lysine 0.814mg 1.54mg Beef
Methionine 0.318mg 0.478mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.725mg Beef
Valine 0.765mg 0.914mg Beef
Histidine 0.293mg 0.604mg Beef
Cholesterol 94mg 88mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.572g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 5.895g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 6.668g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.484g Brunost
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Beef
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
87%
Brunost
52%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
56%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.265g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.