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Lamb vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Brunost

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 87% more than Lamb.
  • Lamb contains 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Brunost. While Lamb contains 6.66mg of Vitamin B3, Brunost contains only 0.813mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
Lamb
5
:
5
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Iron +261.5%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +291.2%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%
Contains more Calcium +2252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.2%
Contains more Potassium +354.5%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +261.5%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +291.2%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%
Contains more Calcium +2252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.2%
Contains more Potassium +354.5%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
6
:
5
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Vitamin B3 +719.2%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +452.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.42
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 B3 +719.2%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +452.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Protein +154.1%
Contains more Water +299.7%
Contains more Fats +40.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +479.3%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 Protein +154.1%
Contains more Water +299.7%
Contains more Fats +40.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +479.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
0
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 24.52g 9.65g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 294kcal 466kcal Brunost
Calcium 17mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 1.88mg 0.52mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 188mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 310mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 72mg 600mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.14mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 26.4µg 14.5µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.813mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 18µg 5µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.42µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.135mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.393mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.519mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.992mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.814mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.318mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.54mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.765mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.293mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 94mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 8.83g 19.16g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 7.879g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.938g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.