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Brunost vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brunost and Goat cheese different?

  • Brunost is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, while Goat cheese is higher in Copper, and Iron.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 92% more than Goat cheese.
  • Brunost contains 18 times more Vitamin B5 than Goat cheese. Brunost contains 3.351mg of Vitamin B5, while Goat cheese contains 0.19mg.

Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, goat, semisoft type 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.
Brunost
Brunost
6
:
4
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
Contains more Calcium +34.2%
Contains more Magnesium +141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains more Potassium +791.8%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +281.6%
Contains more Iron +211.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.8%
Contains more Copper +605%
Contains more Manganese +132.5%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Goat cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 90% 61% 21% 161% 14% 55% 19% 188% 13% 21%
Contains more Calcium +34.2%
Contains more Magnesium +141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains more Potassium +791.8%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +281.6%
Contains more Iron +211.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.8%
Contains more Copper +605%
Contains more Manganese +132.5%

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.
Brunost
Brunost
6
:
5
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1663.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.2%
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%
Goat cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 88% 6% 15% 0% 18% 156% 22% 12% 14% 2% 28% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1663.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
3
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
Contains more Carbs +35441.7%
Contains more Other +61.6%
Contains more Protein +123.6%
Contains more Water +238.7%
Equal in Fats - 29.84
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
Goat cheese
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more Carbs +35441.7%
Contains more Other +61.6%
Contains more Protein +123.6%
Contains more Water +238.7%
Equal in Fats - 29.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
3
:
0
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.639
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Goat cheese
73% 24% 3%
Saturated Fat: 20.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.709 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.639

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Goat cheese Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 0.12g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 21.58g Goat cheese
Fats 29.51g 29.84g Goat cheese
Carbs 42.65g 0.12g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 364kcal Brunost
Sugar 0.12g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 298mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 1.62mg Goat cheese
Magnesium 70mg 29mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 375mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 158mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 415mg Goat cheese
Zinc 1.14mg 0.66mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.564mg Goat cheese
Manganese 0.04mg 0.093mg Goat cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 3.8µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 1464IU Goat cheese
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 407µg Goat cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg Goat cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Goat cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Goat cheese
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.072mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.676mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 1.148mg Goat cheese
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.19mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.06mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 2µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.22µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.5µg Goat cheese
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.227mg Goat cheese
Threonine 0.393mg 0.805mg Goat cheese
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.893mg Goat cheese
Leucine 0.992mg 1.861mg Goat cheese
Lysine 0.814mg 1.549mg Goat cheese
Methionine 0.318mg 0.575mg Goat cheese
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.859mg Goat cheese
Valine 0.765mg 1.485mg Goat cheese
Histidine 0.293mg 0.589mg Goat cheese
Cholesterol 94mg 79mg Goat cheese
Saturated Fat 19.16g 20.639g Brunost
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 6.808g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.709g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Goat 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
30%
Goat cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
64%
Goat cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.479g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.