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Brunost vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brunost and Spread?

  • Brunost is richer in Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Spread is richer in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 85% higher.
  • Spread contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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
10
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0
Spread
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +11641.7%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +11641.7%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%

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.
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3
Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +303.3%
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +303.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spread
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +129.5%
Contains more Water +501.4%
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
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +129.5%
Contains more Water +501.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spread
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.6
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.6

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Spread Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 0g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 0g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 17.1g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 0g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 158kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 0mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 12mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 755mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 5µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 12.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 7.6g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 - 155mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.