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Brunost vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brunost and Mackerel different?

  • Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 691% more than Brunost.
  • Brunost contains 27 times more Calcium than Mackerel. Brunost contains 400mg of Calcium, while Mackerel contains 15mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, gjetost and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 +2566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Potassium +251.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +201.9%
Contains more Magnesium +38.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +255.9%
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +2566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Potassium +251.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +201.9%
Contains more Magnesium +38.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +255.9%

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 +518.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +238.5%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +742.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +685.1%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +518.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +238.5%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +742.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +685.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +65.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +147.2%
Contains more Water +296.4%
Equal in Other - 5.07
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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Fats +65.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +147.2%
Contains more Water +296.4%
Equal in Other - 5.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.4%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Mackerel
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 0g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 29.51g 17.81g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 0g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 262kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg 15mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 70mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 444mg 278mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 401mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.14mg 0.94mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.04mg 0.02mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 1113IU 180IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 54µg Brunost
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.159mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.412mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.99mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 5µg 2µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.393mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.992mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.814mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.318mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.765mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.293mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 94mg 75mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 19.16g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 7.006g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.