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Brunost vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brunost and Yolk?

  • Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, yet Yolk is richer in Selenium, Folate, and Iron.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 330% higher.
  • Brunost has 13 times more Potassium than Yolk. Brunost has 1409mg of Potassium, while Yolk has 109mg.
  • Yolk contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
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5
Yolk
Contains more Calcium +210.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +1192.7%
Contains more Iron +425%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +101.8%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
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 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Calcium +210.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +1192.7%
Contains more Iron +425%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +101.8%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.077

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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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +2820%
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 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +2820%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yolk
Contains more Fats +11.2%
Contains more Carbs +1088%
Contains more Other +179.4%
Contains more Protein +64.4%
Contains more Water +289.2%
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
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Fats +11.2%
Contains more Carbs +1088%
Contains more Other +179.4%
Contains more Protein +64.4%
Contains more Water +289.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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3
Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348.2%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 3.59g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 29.51g 26.54g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 3.59g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 322kcal Brunost
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 129mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 70mg 5mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 390mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 109mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 1.14mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.08mg 0.077mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 14.5µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1113IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.176mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.528mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.024mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 2.99mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 5µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.95µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.393mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 0.992mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.814mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.318mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.765mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.293mg 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 94mg 1085mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 9.551g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Yolk
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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.609g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 991mg)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.