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Brotwurst vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between brotwurst and brunost?

  • Brotwurst is richer in vitamin B3, yet brunost is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin B12.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 89% higher.
  • Brotwurst has 4 times more vitamin B3 than brunost. Brotwurst has 3.3mg of vitamin B3, while brunost has 0.813mg.
  • Brunost contains less sodium.

We used Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Cheese, gjetost types in this comparison.

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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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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 ZincZinc +84.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +337.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +401.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.04mg

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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5485%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~5µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 +48.2%
Contains more WaterWater +281.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1331.2%
Contains more OtherOther +31.2%
~equal in Fats ~29.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 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 -48.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 1.382mg 89%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 3.351mg 66%
Phosphorus 134mg 444mg 44%
Saturated fat 9.93g 19.16g 42%
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg 37%
Calcium 48mg 400mg 35%
Potassium 281mg 1409mg 33%
Sodium 1112mg 600mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.813mg 16%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 2.42µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 7.879g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0.938g 13%
Carbs 2.98g 42.65g 13%
Magnesium 16mg 70mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.271mg 11%
Cholesterol 63mg 94mg 10%
Protein 14.3g 9.65g 9%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.14mg 9%
Calories 323kcal 466kcal 7%
Iron 1.03mg 0.52mg 6%
Selenium 17µg 14.5µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.315mg 5%
Fats 27.8g 29.51g 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 42.65g N/A
Sugar 2.98g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.04mg 0%
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Brunost
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst 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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.