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Brunost vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brunost and Chocolate

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 105% more than Brunost.
  • Brunost contains 167 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chocolate. While Brunost contains 334µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chocolate contains only 2µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chocolate is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gjetost and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 +614.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.5%
Contains more Potassium +152.1%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +1442.3%
Contains more Magnesium +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +76.3%
Contains more Copper +1185%
Contains more Manganese +3447.5%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +614.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.5%
Contains more Potassium +152.1%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +1442.3%
Contains more Magnesium +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +76.3%
Contains more Copper +1185%
Contains more Manganese +3447.5%

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 +2126%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2664%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1028.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +952.2%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +2126%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2664%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1028.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +952.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.7%
Contains more Water +1285.6%
Contains more Other +179.4%
Contains more Carbs +43.4%
Equal in Fats - 31.28
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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +97.7%
Contains more Water +1285.6%
Contains more Other +179.4%
Contains more Carbs +43.4%
Equal in Fats - 31.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.519
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.519

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 9.65g 4.88g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 42.65g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 466kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Brunost
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 400mg 56mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 70mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 444mg 206mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 559mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 1.14mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.08mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.04mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 50IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 2µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.025mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.05mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.725mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.297mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.042mg Brunost
Folate 5µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.23µg Brunost
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 18.519g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 576mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.641g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.