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 B1,2, potassium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for 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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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 | +33.6% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
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% |
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Fats
~29.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 1.382mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 1045mg | 400mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 3.351mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 600mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 2.42µg | 38% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 1409mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 444mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.315mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.271mg | 17% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 9.65g | 17% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 42.65g | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.14mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 70mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 14.5µg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 334µg | 9% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.813mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 19.16g | 5% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 466kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 29.51g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 94mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.938g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 7.879g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 42.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
84%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 1071mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
American cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.103g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.