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Eggnog vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Eggnog and Brunost different?

  • Brunost is higher than Eggnog in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 92% more than Eggnog.
  • Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat.

Eggnog 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.
Eggnog
Eggnog
1
:
9
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Iron +160%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.3%
Contains more Potassium +753.9%
Contains more Zinc +147.8%
Contains more Copper +515.4%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +245.2%
Eggnog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Iron +160%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.3%
Contains more Potassium +753.9%
Contains more Zinc +147.8%
Contains more Copper +515.4%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +245.2%

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.
Eggnog
Eggnog
4
:
8
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +440.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +826.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +627.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +674.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +703.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +442%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +437.8%
Eggnog
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +440.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +826.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +627.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +674.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +703.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +442%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +437.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
Eggnog
1
:
4
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Water +514.1%
Contains more Protein +112.1%
Contains more Fats +604.3%
Contains more Carbs +429.8%
Contains more Other +609%
Eggnog
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
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
Contains more Water +514.1%
Contains more Protein +112.1%
Contains more Fats +604.3%
Contains more Carbs +429.8%
Contains more Other +609%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
Eggnog
1
:
2
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +505.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.7%
Eggnog
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +505.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 8.05g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 4.55g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 4.19g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 8.05g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 88kcal 466kcal Brunost
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g Brunost
Calcium 130mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.2mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 19mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 109mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 165mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 54mg 600mg Eggnog
Zinc 0.46mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.013mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.005mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 4.2µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 206IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 1µg 5µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.3µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.201mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.383mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.257mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.12mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.289mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.108mg 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 59mg 94mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 2.591g 19.16g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.938g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog 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
17%
Eggnog
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.569g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.