Brie vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Brie and Brunost?
- Brie is higher in Folate, yet Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, and Magnesium.
- Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 66% more.
- Brie has 13 times more Folate than Brunost. While Brie has 65µg of Folate, Brunost has only 5µg.
We used Cheese, brie 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +827% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +321.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.6% |
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 | +1200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +88% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +165.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +46.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +260.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +9377.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.9% |
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Fats
~29.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -9.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.6% |
~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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 334kcal | 466kcal |
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| Protein | 20.75g | 9.65g |
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| Fats | 27.68g | 29.51g |
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| Net carbs | 0.45g | 42.65g |
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| Carbs | 0.45g | 42.65g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 94mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 70mg |
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| Calcium | 184mg | 400mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 1409mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.52mg |
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| Sugar | 0.45g |
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| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 1.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 444mg |
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| Sodium | 629mg | 600mg |
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| Vitamin A | 592IU | 1113IU |
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| Vitamin A | 174µg | 334µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.315mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 1.382mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.813mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 3.351mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.271mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 2.42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 65µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.41g | 19.16g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.013g | 7.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.938g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.393mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 0.519mg |
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| Leucine | 1.929mg | 0.992mg |
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| Lysine | 1.851mg | 0.814mg |
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| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.318mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.54mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg | 0.765mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.293mg |
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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
43%
81%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
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 - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.