Monterey Jack vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Monterey Jack and Brunost?
- Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, and Zinc, yet Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
- Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 76% higher.
- Monterey Jack has 3 times more Zinc than Brunost. Monterey Jack has 3mg of Zinc, while Brunost has 1.14mg.
We used Cheese, monterey and Cheese, gjetost types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+86.5%
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Iron
+38.5%
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Zinc
+163.2%
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Magnesium
+159.3%
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Potassium
+1639.5%
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Copper
+150%
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Manganese
+263.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 444
Equal in Sodium - 600
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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Calcium
+86.5%
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Iron
+38.5%
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Zinc
+163.2%
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Magnesium
+159.3%
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Potassium
+1639.5%
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Copper
+150%
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Manganese
+263.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 444
Equal in Sodium - 600
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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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Folate
+260%
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Vitamin A
+44.7%
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Vitamin B1
+2000%
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Vitamin B2
+254.4%
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Vitamin B3
+774.2%
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Vitamin B5
+1495.7%
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Vitamin B6
+243%
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Vitamin B12
+191.6%
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Folate
+260%
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Vitamin A
+44.7%
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Vitamin B1
+2000%
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Vitamin B2
+254.4%
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Vitamin B3
+774.2%
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Vitamin B5
+1495.7%
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Vitamin B6
+243%
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Vitamin B12
+191.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+153.7%
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Water
+205.1%
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Carbs
+6172.1%
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Other
+33.8%
Equal in Fats - 29.51
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
4.75 g
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Protein
+153.7%
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Water
+205.1%
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Carbs
+6172.1%
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+33.8%
Equal in Fats - 29.51
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.879
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.938
Saturated Fat:
19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.899 g
Saturated Fat:
19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.938 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.879
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.938
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.68g | 42.65g |
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| Protein | 24.48g | 9.65g |
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| Fats | 30.28g | 29.51g |
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| Carbs | 0.68g | 42.65g |
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| Calories | 373kcal | 466kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.5g |
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| Calcium | 746mg | 400mg |
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| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 70mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 444mg | |
| Potassium | 81mg | 1409mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 600mg | |
| Zinc | 3mg | 1.14mg |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin A | 769IU | 1113IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 198µg | 334µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 22IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.315mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 1.382mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.813mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 3.351mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.271mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 2.42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.393mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0.519mg |
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| Leucine | 2.344mg | 0.992mg |
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| Lysine | 2.037mg | 0.814mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.318mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0.54mg |
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| Valine | 1.635mg | 0.765mg |
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| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.293mg |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 94mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.066g | 19.16g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.751g | 7.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.938g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
27%
87%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monterey Jack is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094000000000001g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (600 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.