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Brunost vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brunost and Neufchâtel cheese

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6 than Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 94% more.
  • Brunost contains 14 times more Vitamin B1 than Neufchâtel cheese. Brunost contains 0.315mg of Vitamin B1, while Neufchâtel cheese contains 0.022mg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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 +241.9%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.7%
Contains more Potassium +827%
Contains more Zinc +39%
Contains more Copper +196.3%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
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 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Calcium +241.9%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.7%
Contains more Potassium +827%
Contains more Zinc +39%
Contains more Copper +196.3%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%

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 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +791.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +482.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +561%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +706.7%
Contains more Folate +180%
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 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +791.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +482.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +561%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +706.7%
Contains more Folate +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +29.5%
Contains more Carbs +1088%
Contains more Other +246.7%
Contains more Water +369.6%
Equal in Protein - 9.15
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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Fats +29.5%
Contains more Carbs +1088%
Contains more Other +246.7%
Contains more Water +369.6%
Equal in Protein - 9.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.97
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.97

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 3.59g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 9.15g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 22.78g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 3.59g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 253kcal Brunost
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 117mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.13mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 10mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 138mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 152mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 334mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 1.14mg 0.82mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.027mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 841IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 241µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.022mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.155mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.21mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.575mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.041mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.3µg Brunost
Vitamin K 1.7µg Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.106mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.359mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.501mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 1.013mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.814mg 0.875mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.318mg 0.294mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.448mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.609mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.27mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 74mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 19.16g 12.79g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 5.784g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.97g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Neufchâtel cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
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
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.