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Brunost vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brunost and Tuna

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 170% more.
  • Brunost contains 100 times more Calcium than Tuna. Brunost contains 400mg of Calcium, while Tuna contains 4mg.
  • Tuna contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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
7
:
3
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +9900%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.4%
Contains more Zinc +153.3%
Contains more Copper +86%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Selenium +646.2%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +9900%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.4%
Contains more Zinc +153.3%
Contains more Copper +86%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Selenium +646.2%

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
6
:
5
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +1612.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +908.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +903.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2614.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.35
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1612.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +908.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +903.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2614.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
3
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +4901.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +271.1%
Contains more Protein +202.1%
Contains more Water +413.2%
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
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +4901.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +271.1%
Contains more Protein +202.1%
Contains more Water +413.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5609.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +436%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5609.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +436%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 0g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 29.51g 0.59g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 0g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 130kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg 4mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 70mg 42mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 333mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 527mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 1.14mg 0.45mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.043mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.013mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 1113IU 65IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 22µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.134mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.137mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.334mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 5µg 2µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 2.35µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.393mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 0.992mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.814mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.318mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.765mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.293mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 94mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.138g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.175g Brunost
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.955g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.