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Brunost vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brunost and Butter?

  • Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, yet Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 157% higher.
  • Brunost has 63 times more Vitamin B1 than Butter. Brunost has 0.315mg of Vitamin B1, while Butter has 0.005mg.
  • Brunost contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Butter, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Brunost
Brunost
9
:
1
Butter
Butter
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +2500%
Contains more Magnesium +3400%
Contains more Phosphorus +1750%
Contains more Potassium +5770.8%
Contains more Zinc +1166.7%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +2500%
Contains more Magnesium +3400%
Contains more Phosphorus +1750%
Contains more Potassium +5770.8%
Contains more Zinc +1166.7%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%

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.
Brunost
Brunost
7
:
4
Butter
Butter
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3964.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1835.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2946.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8933.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1323.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +124.5%
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%
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3964.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1835.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2946.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8933.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1323.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +124.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
3
:
2
Butter
Butter
Contains more Protein +1035.3%
Contains more Carbs +70983.3%
Contains more Other +11775%
Contains more Fats +174.9%
Contains more Water +33.5%
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
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +1035.3%
Contains more Carbs +70983.3%
Contains more Other +11775%
Contains more Fats +174.9%
Contains more Water +33.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
1
:
2
Butter
Butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.9%
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Butter Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 0.06g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 0.85g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 42.65g 0.06g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 24mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.02mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 2mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 24mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 24mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 1.14mg 0.09mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.016mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.004mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 1µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.005mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.034mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.042mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.11mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.003mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 3µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.17µg Brunost
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.012mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.038mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.051mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.083mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.067mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.021mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.041mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.057mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.023mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 215mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 50.489g Brunost
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 3.01g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Butter
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
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 31.329g)
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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.