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Broth vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between broth and brunost

  • Broth is higher in selenium; however, brunost is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin A.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1012% higher.
  • Broth has 2 times more selenium than brunost. While broth has 28µg of selenium, brunost has only 14.5µg.
  • Brunost has less sodium.
  • Brunost has a lower glycemic index (27) than broth (45).

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +275%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +356%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +202.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +458.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +706.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +72.6%
Contains more OtherOther +935.4%
Contains more FatsFats +112.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.8%
Contains more WaterWater +492.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 -82.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +377.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Brunost
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Broth Brunost DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 600mg 1012%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.42µg 88%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 1.382mg 73%
Saturated fat 3.43g 19.16g 72%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 3.351mg 55%
Phosphorus 166mg 444mg 40%
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg 37%
Potassium 309mg 1409mg 32%
Cholesterol 13mg 94mg 27%
Selenium 28µg 14.5µg 25%
Fats 13.88g 29.51g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.938g 24%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Calcium 187mg 400mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.315mg 18%
Protein 16.66g 9.65g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.271mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.813mg 10%
Calories 267kcal 466kcal 10%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.14mg 10%
Copper 0mg 0.08mg 9%
Carbs 18.01g 42.65g 8%
Folate 32µg 5µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 7.879g 6%
Iron 1.03mg 0.52mg 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.04mg 5%
Magnesium 56mg 70mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 42.65g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 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
Broth 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
28%
Broth
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 23275mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.