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Brunost vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brunost and Sesame

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 445% higher.
  • Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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
1
:
9
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Potassium +201.1%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +2698.1%
Contains more Magnesium +401.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +579.8%
Contains more Copper +5002.5%
Contains more Manganese +6050%
Contains more Selenium +137.2%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Potassium +201.1%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +2698.1%
Contains more Magnesium +401.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +579.8%
Contains more Copper +5002.5%
Contains more Manganese +6050%
Contains more Selenium +137.2%

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
4
:
7
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Vitamin A +12266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +459.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6602%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.5%
Contains more Folate +1840%
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%
Sesame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +12266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +459.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6602%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.5%
Contains more Folate +1840%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
3
:
2
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Carbs +81.9%
Contains more Water +186.6%
Contains more Protein +83.7%
Contains more Fats +68.3%
Equal in Other - 4.46
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
Sesame
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more Carbs +81.9%
Contains more Water +186.6%
Contains more Protein +83.7%
Contains more Fats +68.3%
Equal in Other - 4.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
0
:
3
Sesame
Sesame
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2221.2%
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2221.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 11.65g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 29.51g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 42.65g 23.45g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 573kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Brunost
Fiber 0g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 400mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 0.52mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 70mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 444mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 1409mg 468mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 11mg Sesame
Zinc 1.14mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.08mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 0.04mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 14.5µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 1113IU 9IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.247mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.05mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 5µg 97µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.393mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 0.992mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.814mg 0.569mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.765mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.293mg 0.522mg Sesame
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 19.16g 6.957g Sesame
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 21.773g Sesame

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Brunost Sesame
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
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.203g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.