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Mozzarella vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella and Brunost different?

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, and Zinc, while Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 80% more than Mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella contains 3 times more Zinc than Brunost. Mozzarella contains 3.13mg of Zinc, while Brunost contains 1.14mg.
  • Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, gjetost 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 +82.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +174.6%
Contains more Iron +108%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +1383.2%
Contains more Copper +196.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Calcium +82.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +174.6%
Contains more Iron +108%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +1383.2%
Contains more Copper +196.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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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Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +163%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +163%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +185%
Contains more Water +271.3%
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Carbs +1275.8%
Contains more Other +97.9%
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
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
Contains more Protein +185%
Contains more Water +271.3%
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Carbs +1275.8%
Contains more Other +97.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.3%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 27.5g 9.65g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 3.1g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 280kcal 466kcal Brunost
Sugar 1.23g Brunost
Calcium 731mg 400mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 26mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 524mg 444mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 16mg 600mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 1.14mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 9µg 5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
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 54mg 94mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 19.16g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.938g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Brunost
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Mozzarella
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 584mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.293g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/nutrients
  2. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.