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Biscuit vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between biscuits and brunost?

  • Biscuits are higher in iron, yet brunost is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 97% more.
  • Biscuits have 6 times more iron than brunost. While biscuits have 2.9mg of iron, brunost has only 0.52mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in biscuits is lower.
  • The glycemic index of brunost is lower.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cheese, gjetost types in this article.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 +457.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +845%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +288.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1064.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Sodium ~600mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +262.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +345.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1075.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +674.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2925%
~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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 +115%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.9%
Contains more FatsFats +81%
Contains more OtherOther +48.4%
~equal in Carbs ~42.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +343.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 2.42µg 98%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 1.382mg 82%
Saturated fat 4.324g 19.16g 67%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 3.351mg 61%
Phosphorus 164mg 444mg 40%
Potassium 121mg 1409mg 38%
Vitamin A 334µg 37%
Iron 2.9mg 0.52mg 30%
Cholesterol 3mg 94mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.938g 22%
Fats 16.3g 29.51g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.271mg 18%
Calcium 235mg 400mg 17%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.04mg 15%
Folate 61µg 5µg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.813mg 13%
Magnesium 18mg 70mg 12%
Selenium 19.5µg 14.5µg 9%
Calories 353kcal 466kcal 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Protein 7g 9.65g 5%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.14mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.315mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 7.879g 2%
Carbs 44.6g 42.65g 1%
Sodium 580mg 600mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 42.65g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Copper 0.082mg 0.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.836g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.