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Swiss cheese vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Swiss cheese and Brunost

  • Swiss cheese is higher in Calcium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 83% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has 4 times more Zinc than Brunost. While Swiss cheese has 4.37mg of Zinc, Brunost has only 1.14mg.
  • Swiss cheese has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss 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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
5
:
5
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Calcium +122.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +112.1%
Contains more Potassium +1856.9%
Contains more Copper +70.2%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Swiss cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Calcium +122.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +112.1%
Contains more Potassium +1856.9%
Contains more Copper +70.2%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%

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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
5
:
6
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +849.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1113
Swiss cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Brunost
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +849.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
3
:
2
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Protein +179.4%
Contains more Water +180%
Contains more Carbs +2861.8%
Contains more Other +59.4%
Equal in Fats - 29.51
Swiss cheese
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Brunost
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 Protein +179.4%
Contains more Water +180%
Contains more Carbs +2861.8%
Contains more Other +59.4%
Equal in Fats - 29.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
3
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0
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.879
Swiss cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16
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.
Swiss cheese Brunost
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 26.96g 9.65g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 29.51g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 393kcal 466kcal Brunost
Calcium 890mg 400mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 33mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 574mg 444mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 187mg 600mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 1.14mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.026mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 30µg 14.5µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 10µg 5µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 2.42µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.135mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.393mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.519mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 0.992mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.814mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.318mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.54mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.765mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.293mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 94mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Brunost
Saturated Fat 18.227g 19.16g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 7.879g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.938g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss 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
48%
Swiss cheese
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.933g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.