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Sugar substitute vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sugar substitute and Brunost

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 105% more than Sugar substitute.
  • Brunost has 2 times less Calcium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 879mg of Calcium, while Brunost has 400mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 more Calcium +119.8%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +1066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +5450%
Contains more Potassium +3512.8%
Contains more Zinc +2750%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Equal in Sodium - 600
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Calcium +119.8%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +1066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +5450%
Contains more Potassium +3512.8%
Contains more Zinc +2750%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
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 B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4088.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1706.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4088.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1706.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +98.8%
Contains more Protein +368.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +47%
Contains more Other +17.9%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 Carbs +98.8%
Contains more Protein +368.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +47%
Contains more Other +17.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 42.65g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 0g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 84.77g 42.65g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 466kcal Brunost
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g Brunost
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Calcium 879mg 400mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 6mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 8mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 39mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 572mg 600mg Sugar substitute
Zinc 0.04mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.007mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 5µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg Brunost
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 94mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 19.16g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g Brunost

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Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.