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Brunost vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brunost and Shrimp

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1, however, Shrimp is richer in Selenium.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 104% more.
  • Brunost contains 37 times more Saturated Fat than Shrimp. Brunost contains 19.16g of Saturated Fat, while Shrimp contains 0.521g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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
6
:
4
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Calcium +339.6%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +89.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.1%
Contains more Potassium +728.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Zinc +43%
Contains more Copper +222.5%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +241.4%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Calcium +339.6%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +89.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.1%
Contains more Potassium +728.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Zinc +43%
Contains more Copper +222.5%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +241.4%

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
6
:
5
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin A +269.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5658.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +545.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.4%
Contains more Folate +380%
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%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5658.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +545.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.4%
Contains more Folate +380%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
3
:
2
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +1635.9%
Contains more Carbs +2705.9%
Contains more Other +94.7%
Contains more Protein +136.1%
Contains more Water +432.4%
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
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Fats +1635.9%
Contains more Carbs +2705.9%
Contains more Other +94.7%
Contains more Protein +136.1%
Contains more Water +432.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2082.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2082.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 1.52g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 29.51g 1.7g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 1.52g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 119kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg 91mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.32mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 37mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 306mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 170mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 947mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.08mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.04mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 14.5µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 1113IU 301IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 90µg Brunost
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.032mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.024mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.519mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.242mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.66µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.393mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 0.992mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 0.814mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.318mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.765mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.293mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 94mg 211mg Brunost
Trans Fat 0.035g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.361g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.59g Brunost
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Shrimp
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
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.639g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.