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Brunost vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brunost and Blue cheese

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium, however, Blue cheese is higher in Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 77% more than Blue cheese.
  • Blue cheese contains 11 times less Vitamin B1 than Brunost. Brunost contains 0.315mg of Vitamin B1, while Blue cheese contains 0.029mg.
  • Brunost has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, blue.

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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
7
:
2
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Potassium +450.4%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Calcium +32%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Potassium +450.4%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Calcium +32%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Brunost
Brunost
6
:
5
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +986.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Folate +620%
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%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +986.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Folate +620%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
3
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Carbs +1722.6%
Contains more Protein +121.8%
Contains more Water +215.6%
Equal in Fats - 28.74
Equal in Other - 5.11
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
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Carbs +1722.6%
Contains more Protein +121.8%
Contains more Water +215.6%
Equal in Fats - 28.74
Equal in Other - 5.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
1
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 2.34g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 29.51g 28.74g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 2.34g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 353kcal Brunost
Sugar 0.5g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.52mg 0.31mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 23mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 387mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 256mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 1146mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.08mg 0.04mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.009mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1113IU 721IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 198µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.029mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 1.729mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.166mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.22µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.393mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 0.992mg 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 0.814mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.318mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 0.765mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.293mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 94mg 75mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 19.16g 18.669g Blue cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 7.778g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.8g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Blue cheese
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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.491g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.