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Spread vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spread and Brunost?

  • Spread is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, yet Brunost is richer in Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 85% higher.
  • Spread has 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Brunost. Spread has 3.98g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Brunost has 0.938g.
  • Brunost contains less Sodium.

We used Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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.
Spread
0
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10
Brunost
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +11641.7%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +11641.7%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%

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.
Spread
3
:
Contains more Vitamin A +303.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
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 +303.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
1
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Contains more Water +501.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +129.5%
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 Water +501.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +129.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
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Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.879
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.879

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 0g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 17.1g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 158kcal 466kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 0mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 12mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 755mg 600mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 4489IU 1113IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 5µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 12.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Brunost
Saturated Fat 2.22g 19.16g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 0.938g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread 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
28%
Spread
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.