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Brunost vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brunost and Hot chocolate?

  • Hot chocolate has less Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium than Brunost.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 92% higher.
  • Brunost has 14 times more Sodium than Hot chocolate. Brunost has 600mg of Sodium, while Hot chocolate has 44mg.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types in this comparison.

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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 +250.9%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains more Potassium +615.2%
Contains more Zinc +81%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
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 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +250.9%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains more Potassium +615.2%
Contains more Zinc +81%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +28.8%

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 +532.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +511.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +921.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 5
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% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +532.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +511.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +921.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +174.1%
Contains more Fats +1161.1%
Contains more Carbs +297.1%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Water +513.5%
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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +174.1%
Contains more Fats +1161.1%
Contains more Carbs +297.1%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Water +513.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1063.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1016.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1063.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1016.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 9.74g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 3.52g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 2.34g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 10.74g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 77kcal Brunost
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g Brunost
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 400mg 114mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.42mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 23mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 105mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 197mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 1.14mg 0.63mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.04mg 0.013mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 176IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 51µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.039mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.182mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.133mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.328mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.04mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.49µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.037mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.095mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.169mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.305mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.215mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.076mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.15mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.201mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.067mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.677g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.084g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Hot 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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.729g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.