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Brunost vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brunost and Buckwheat

  • 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 Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.

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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.
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%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +82.5%
Contains more Manganese +907.5%
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 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
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%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +82.5%
Contains more Manganese +907.5%

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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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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Folate +180%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Folate +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/nutrients
  2. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.