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Brunost vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brunost and Provolone?

  • Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Provolone is richer in Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 82% higher.
  • Brunost has 17 times more Vitamin B1 than Provolone. Brunost has 0.315mg of Vitamin B1, while Provolone has 0.019mg.
  • Brunost contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, provolone 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.
Brunost
Brunost
5
:
3
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +921%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Copper +207.7%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Calcium +89%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.52
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Provolone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +921%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Copper +207.7%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Calcium +89%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.52
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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
7
:
4
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Vitamin A +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +604%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
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%
Provolone
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +604%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
3
:
2
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +1893%
Contains more Protein +165.1%
Contains more Water +204.7%
Equal in Fats - 26.62
Equal in Other - 4.71
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
Provolone
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +1893%
Contains more Protein +165.1%
Contains more Water +204.7%
Equal in Fats - 26.62
Equal in Other - 4.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
1
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Provolone
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 2.14g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 29.51g 26.62g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 2.14g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 351kcal Brunost
Sugar 0.56g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.52mg
Magnesium 70mg 28mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 1409mg 138mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 876mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.08mg 0.026mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.01mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1113IU 880IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 236µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.019mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.321mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.156mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.476mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.073mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 10µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.46µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.393mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 0.992mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 0.814mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.318mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 0.765mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.293mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 94mg 69mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 19.16g 17.078g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 7.393g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.769g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Provolone
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
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.082g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.