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Balsamic vinegar vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between balsamic vinegar and brunost

  • The amount of phosphorus, potassium, calcium, vitamin A, magnesium, zinc, and copper in brunost is higher than in balsamic vinegar.
  • Brunost covers your daily saturated fat needs 96% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains less sodium.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of brunost is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic 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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
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 IronIron +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +483.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1381.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1158%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2236.8%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 WaterWater +468.8%
Contains more OtherOther +26.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1869.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 106%
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 101%
Saturated fat 0g 19.16g 87%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 67%
Phosphorus 19mg 444mg 61%
Fats 0g 29.51g 45%
Potassium 112mg 1409mg 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg 37%
Calcium 27mg 400mg 37%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Sodium 23mg 600mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 20%
Calories 88kcal 466kcal 19%
Protein 0.49g 9.65g 18%
Magnesium 12mg 70mg 14%
Zinc 0.08mg 1.14mg 10%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Carbs 17.03g 42.65g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 6%
Copper 0.026mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.04mg 4%
Iron 0.72mg 0.52mg 3%
Folate 5µg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 42.65g N/A
Sugar 14.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Brunost
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $1)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.16g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.