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Chocolate vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate and Brunost

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, and Manganese, while Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 105% more than Brunost.
  • Chocolate contains 35 times more Manganese than Brunost. While Chocolate contains 1.419mg of Manganese, Brunost contains only 0.04mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chocolate is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 Iron +1442.3%
Contains more Magnesium +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +76.3%
Contains more Copper +1185%
Contains more Manganese +3447.5%
Contains more Calcium +614.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.5%
Contains more Potassium +152.1%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +1442.3%
Contains more Magnesium +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +76.3%
Contains more Copper +1185%
Contains more Manganese +3447.5%
Contains more Calcium +614.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.5%
Contains more Potassium +152.1%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%

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 +2126%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2664%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1028.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +952.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 Vitamin A +2126%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2664%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1028.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +952.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +43.4%
Contains more Protein +97.7%
Contains more Water +1285.6%
Contains more Other +179.4%
Equal in Fats - 29.51
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Carbs +43.4%
Contains more Protein +97.7%
Contains more Water +1285.6%
Contains more Other +179.4%
Equal in Fats - 29.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 42.65g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 31.28g 29.51g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 42.65g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 466kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Brunost
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 8.02mg 0.52mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 70mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 559mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 24mg 600mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 1.14mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.08mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.04mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 50IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 5µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
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 8mg 94mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Brunost
Saturated Fat 18.519g 19.16g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 7.879g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.938g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Brunost
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
10%
Chocolate
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 576mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.641g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.