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Brunost vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brunost and Milk

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B1 in Brunost is higher than in Milk.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 93% more than Milk.
  • Brunost contains 19 times more Cholesterol than Milk. While Brunost contains 94mg of Cholesterol, Milk contains only 5mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Milk is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gjetost and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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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Milk
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +1633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +367.4%
Contains more Potassium +839.3%
Contains more Zinc +171.4%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +339.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
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 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +1633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +367.4%
Contains more Potassium +839.3%
Contains more Zinc +171.4%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +339.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%

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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Milk
Contains more Vitamin A +467.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +647%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +774.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +828.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +632.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +414.9%
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 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +467.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +647%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +774.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +828.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +632.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +414.9%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Milk
Contains more Protein +186.4%
Contains more Fats +2942.3%
Contains more Carbs +754.7%
Contains more Other +533.3%
Contains more Water +569%
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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +186.4%
Contains more Fats +2942.3%
Contains more Carbs +754.7%
Contains more Other +533.3%
Contains more Water +569%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Milk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2744.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2580%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2744.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2580%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Milk
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 Milk Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 4.99g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 3.37g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 0.97g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 4.99g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 42kcal Brunost
Sugar 5.2g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 125mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.03mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 11mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 95mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 150mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 1.14mg 0.42mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.01mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.003mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 3.3µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 196IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 58µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.01mg Milk
Vitamin D 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.02mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.185mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.093mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.361mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.037mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.47µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.1µg Milk
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.043mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.143mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.174mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.319mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.282mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.088mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.174mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.22mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.101mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 5mg Milk
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.633g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.277g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.035g Brunost
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Milk
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%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.527g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.