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Egg vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Egg and Brunost

  • Egg has more Copper, and Selenium, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Egg covers your daily Copper needs 213% more than Brunost.
  • Brunost has 4 times less Cholesterol than Egg. Egg has 373mg of Cholesterol, while Brunost has 94mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
4
:
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Copper +2400%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.1%
Contains more Potassium +1018.3%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Equal in Zinc - 1.14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Copper +2400%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.1%
Contains more Potassium +1018.3%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Equal in Zinc - 1.14

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.
Egg
4
:
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin A +114%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
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 +780%
Contains more Vitamin A +114%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
2
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Contains more Protein +30.4%
Contains more Water +455.2%
Contains more Fats +178.1%
Contains more Carbs +3708%
Contains more Other +343.9%
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +30.4%
Contains more Water +455.2%
Contains more Fats +178.1%
Contains more Carbs +3708%
Contains more Other +343.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.3%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 12.58g 9.65g Egg
Fats 10.61g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 1.12g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 155kcal 466kcal Brunost
Sugar 1.12g Brunost
Calcium 50mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 1.19mg 0.52mg Egg
Magnesium 10mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 172mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 126mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 124mg 600mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 2mg 0.08mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 30.8µg 14.5µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 44µg 5µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.135mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg 0.393mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.519mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg 0.992mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg 0.814mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg 0.318mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.54mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg 0.765mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg 0.293mg Egg
Cholesterol 373mg 94mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 3.267g 19.16g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.938g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
45%
Egg
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.893g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 279mg)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.