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Brunost vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brunost and Mackerel

  • Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 399% higher.
  • Brunost has 16 times more Vitamin B1 than Mackerel. While Brunost has 0.315mg of Vitamin B1, Mackerel has only 0.02mg.
  • Mackerel has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +506.1%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +171%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Iron +169.2%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +406.2%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Calcium +506.1%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +171%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Iron +169.2%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +406.2%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1

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
4
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +627.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +395.9%
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +627.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +395.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +91.7%
Contains more Water +219.9%
Contains more Other +182.1%
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
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +91.7%
Contains more Water +219.9%
Contains more Other +182.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
0
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +562%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.32
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +562%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.32

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 Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
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 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 29.51g 25.1g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 0g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 305kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg 66mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 70mg 60mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 254mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 520mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 4450mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 1.1mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 1113IU 157IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 47µg Brunost
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.02mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.19mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 5µg 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
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 95mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 7.148g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 3850mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $4)
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/168149/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.