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Mayonnaise vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mayonnaise and Brunost?

  • Mayonnaise has less Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Selenium than Brunost.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 105% higher.

We used Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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.
Contains more Calcium +4900%
Contains more Iron +147.6%
Contains more Magnesium +6900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2014.3%
Contains more Potassium +6945%
Contains more Zinc +660%
Contains more Copper +321.1%
Contains more Manganese +471.4%
Contains more Selenium +530.4%
Equal in Sodium - 600
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Calcium +4900%
Contains more Iron +147.6%
Contains more Magnesium +6900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2014.3%
Contains more Potassium +6945%
Contains more Zinc +660%
Contains more Copper +321.1%
Contains more Manganese +471.4%
Contains more Selenium +530.4%
Equal in Sodium - 600

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 A +1612.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1848.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1916.7%
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
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 A +1612.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1848.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1916.7%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +153.6%
Contains more Water +61.1%
Contains more Protein +905.2%
Contains more Carbs +7382.5%
Contains more Other +141.1%
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 Fats +153.6%
Contains more Water +61.1%
Contains more Protein +905.2%
Contains more Carbs +7382.5%
Contains more Other +141.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4664.4%
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4664.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mayonnaise Brunost
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 0.96g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 74.85g 29.51g Mayonnaise
Carbs 0.57g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 680kcal 466kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.57g Brunost
Calcium 8mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.21mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 1mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 21mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 20mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 635mg 600mg Brunost
Zinc 0.15mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.019mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.007mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 2.3µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 65IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 7IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 163µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.055mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.095mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.072mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.035mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.074mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.026mg 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 42mg 94mg Mayonnaise
Trans Fat 0.187g Brunost
Saturated Fat 11.703g 19.16g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 7.879g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 0.938g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise 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
43%
Mayonnaise
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.457g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.