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Brunost vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brunost and Pretzel different?

  • Brunost is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Pretzel is higher in Iron, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 101% more than Pretzel.
  • Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, gjetost and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +1381.5%
Contains more Magnesium +141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.9%
Contains more Potassium +531.8%
Contains less Sodium -51.6%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Contains more Iron +780.8%
Contains more Copper +95%
Contains more Manganese +2437.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.04
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 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +1381.5%
Contains more Magnesium +141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.9%
Contains more Potassium +531.8%
Contains less Sodium -51.6%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Contains more Iron +780.8%
Contains more Copper +95%
Contains more Manganese +2437.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.04

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +940.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +548.2%
Contains more Folate +3220%
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 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +940.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +548.2%
Contains more Folate +3220%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +907.2%
Contains more Water +329.4%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +88.5%
Equal in Protein - 10.04
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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more Fats +907.2%
Contains more Water +329.4%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +88.5%
Equal in Protein - 10.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +983.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.6%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +983.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Pretzel
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 9.65g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 29.51g 2.93g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 466kcal 384kcal Brunost
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g Brunost
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 400mg 27mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 70mg 29mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 128mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 223mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 1240mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 1.04mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.04mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 14.5µg 4.4µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 0IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.332mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.322mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.074mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.097mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.25mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.407mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.757mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.257mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.177mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.52mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.48mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.22mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.727g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 1.291g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Pretzel
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
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.769g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.