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Mackerel vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Brunost different?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 691% more than Brunost.
  • Mackerel contains 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Brunost. Mackerel contains 6.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Brunost contains 0.813mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 Iron +201.9%
Contains more Magnesium +38.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +255.9%
Contains more Calcium +2566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Potassium +251.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +201.9%
Contains more Magnesium +38.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +255.9%
Contains more Calcium +2566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Potassium +251.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +742.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +685.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +518.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +238.5%
Contains more Folate +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
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 B3 +742.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +685.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +518.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +238.5%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +147.2%
Contains more Water +296.4%
Contains more Fats +65.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4.75
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +147.2%
Contains more Water +296.4%
Contains more Fats +65.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 23.85g 9.65g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 262kcal 466kcal Brunost
Calcium 15mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 1.57mg 0.52mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 70mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 401mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 83mg 600mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.094mg 0.08mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 51.6µg 14.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.813mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.271mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 5µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 19µg 2.42µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.135mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.393mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.519mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.992mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.814mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.318mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.54mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.765mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.293mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 94mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 19.16g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.938g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
235%
Mackerel
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.