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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Neufchâtel cheese and Brunost

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6 than Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 94% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, neufchatel 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.
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Calcium +241.9%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.7%
Contains more Potassium +827%
Contains more Zinc +39%
Contains more Copper +196.3%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Calcium +241.9%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.7%
Contains more Potassium +827%
Contains more Zinc +39%
Contains more Copper +196.3%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%

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 Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +791.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +482.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +561%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +706.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
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 +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +791.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +482.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +561%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +706.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +369.6%
Contains more Fats +29.5%
Contains more Carbs +1088%
Contains more Other +246.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.65
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 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 Water +369.6%
Contains more Fats +29.5%
Contains more Carbs +1088%
Contains more Other +246.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.938
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.2%
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.
Neufchâtel cheese Brunost
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 9.15g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 22.78g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 3.59g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 253kcal 466kcal Brunost
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g Brunost
Calcium 117mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.13mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 10mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 138mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 152mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 334mg 600mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.82mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.027mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 3µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 841IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 14µg 5µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 1.7µg Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.359mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 1.013mg 0.992mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.875mg 0.814mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.294mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.609mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.27mg 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 74mg 94mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 12.79g 19.16g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.938g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Brunost
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
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
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.