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Brunost vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brunost and Cream cheese different?

  • Brunost is higher than Cream cheese in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 92% more than Cream cheese.
  • Brunost contains 14 times more Vitamin B1 than Cream cheese. Brunost contains 0.315mg of Vitamin B1, while Cream cheese contains 0.023mg.
  • Cream cheese is lower in Sodium.

Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, cream types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +312.4%
Contains more Iron +372.7%
Contains more Magnesium +677.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +315%
Contains more Potassium +967.4%
Contains more Zinc +128%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
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 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Calcium +312.4%
Contains more Iron +372.7%
Contains more Magnesium +677.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +315%
Contains more Potassium +967.4%
Contains more Zinc +128%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%

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 B1 +1269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +793.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +548.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1111
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 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +793.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +548.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1111

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Carbs +672.6%
Contains more Other +274%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +291.5%
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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Carbs +672.6%
Contains more Other +274%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +291.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.213
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.213

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 5.52g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 6.15g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 42.65g 5.52g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 350kcal Brunost
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 97mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.11mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 9mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 107mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 132mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 314mg Cream cheese
Zinc 1.14mg 0.5mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.018mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 8.6µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 1111IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 308µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.023mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.23mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.091mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.517mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.056mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 9µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.22µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.069mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.233mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.324mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.657mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.567mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.191mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.291mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.395mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.175mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 101mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 20.213g Brunost
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 1.483g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Cream 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
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.053g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.