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Brunost vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brunost and Eggnog different?

  • Brunost is higher than Eggnog in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 92% more than Eggnog.
  • Brunost contains 11 times more Sodium than Eggnog. Brunost contains 600mg of Sodium, while Eggnog contains 54mg.

Cheese, gjetost and Eggnog 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.
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Eggnog
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Iron +160%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.3%
Contains more Potassium +753.9%
Contains more Zinc +147.8%
Contains more Copper +515.4%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +245.2%
Contains less Sodium -91%
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 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Iron +160%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.3%
Contains more Potassium +753.9%
Contains more Zinc +147.8%
Contains more Copper +515.4%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +245.2%
Contains less Sodium -91%

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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Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin A +440.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +826.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +627.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +674.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +703.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +442%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +437.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +440.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +826.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +627.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +674.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +703.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +442%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +437.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Eggnog
Contains more Protein +112.1%
Contains more Fats +604.3%
Contains more Carbs +429.8%
Contains more Other +609%
Contains more Water +514.1%
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% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Protein +112.1%
Contains more Fats +604.3%
Contains more Carbs +429.8%
Contains more Other +609%
Contains more Water +514.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Eggnog
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +505.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +505.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Eggnog
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 8.05g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 4.55g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 4.19g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 8.05g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 88kcal Brunost
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 130mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.2mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 19mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 109mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 165mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 54mg Eggnog
Zinc 1.14mg 0.46mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.013mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.005mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 4.2µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 206IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 59µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.034mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.19mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.105mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.417mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.05mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 1µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.45µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.3µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.085mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.201mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.237mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.383mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.257mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.12mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.225mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.289mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.108mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 59mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 19.16g 2.591g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 1.302g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.198g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.569g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.