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Brunost vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brunost and Peanut butter different?

  • Brunost is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, however, Peanut butter is richer in Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Brunost is 101% higher.
  • Peanut butter has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, gjetost and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt are the varieties 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
4
:
6
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Calcium +716.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.5%
Contains more Potassium +152.5%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%
Contains more Iron +234.6%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +120.2%
Contains more Copper +427.5%
Contains more Manganese +4062.5%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Calcium +716.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.5%
Contains more Potassium +152.5%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%
Contains more Iron +234.6%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +120.2%
Contains more Copper +427.5%
Contains more Manganese +4062.5%

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
5
:
6
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +619.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1512.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.7%
Contains more Folate +1640%
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%
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +619.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1512.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.7%
Contains more Folate +1640%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
3
:
2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Carbs +91.2%
Contains more Water +992.7%
Contains more Other +64.4%
Contains more Protein +130.2%
Contains more Fats +74%
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
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +91.2%
Contains more Water +992.7%
Contains more Other +64.4%
Contains more Protein +130.2%
Contains more Fats +74%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
0
:
3
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1236.4%
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1236.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 17.31g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 29.51g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 42.65g 22.31g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g Brunost
Fiber 0g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 400mg 49mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 70mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 444mg 335mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 558mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 17mg Peanut butter
Zinc 1.14mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.08mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.04mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 14.5µg 4.1µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 0IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin E 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.15mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.192mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 1.137mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 5µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.3µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.393mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.992mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.814mg 0.681mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.265mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.765mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.293mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 10.325g Peanut butter
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Peanut butter
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
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.