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American cheese vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between American cheese and Brunost

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 88% higher.
  • Brunost has 3 times less Sodium than American cheese. American cheese has 1671mg of Sodium, while Brunost has 600mg.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.3%
Contains more IronIron +21.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +169.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +967.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.04mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 57% 16% 18% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +969.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +731.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +401.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +61.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 ProteinProtein +87.9%
Contains more WaterWater +194.7%
Contains more OtherOther +42.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1052.7%
~equal in Fats ~29.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.16g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.879g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Brunost Opinion
Calories 371kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 18.13g 9.65g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 29.51g American cheese
Net carbs 3.7g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 3.7g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 100mg 94mg Brunost
Vitamin D 23IU American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 1045mg 400mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 0.63mg 0.52mg American cheese
Sugar 2.26g Brunost
Copper 0.046mg 0.08mg Brunost
Zinc 2.49mg 1.14mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 444mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 600mg Brunost
Vitamin A 945IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 250µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.04mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 14.5µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.6µg American cheese
Folate 8µg 5µg American cheese
Trans Fat 1.144g Brunost
Choline 36.2mg American cheese
Saturated Fat 18.057g 19.16g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 7.879g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.938g American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.135mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.393mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.519mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.992mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.814mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.318mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.54mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.765mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.293mg American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Brunost
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
American cheese
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 1071mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.103g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.