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Brussels sprout vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brussels sprout and Brunost different?

  • Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin C, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Brunost is 101% higher.
  • Brussels sprout has less Saturated Fat.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Cheese, gjetost are the varieties used 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 Iron +169.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Manganese +742.5%
Contains more Calcium +852.4%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +543.5%
Contains more Potassium +262.2%
Contains more Zinc +171.4%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +806.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +169.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Manganese +742.5%
Contains more Calcium +852.4%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +543.5%
Contains more Potassium +262.2%
Contains more Zinc +171.4%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +806.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1120%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +984.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.813
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1120%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +984.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.813

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +539.9%
Contains more Protein +185.5%
Contains more Fats +9736.7%
Contains more Carbs +376.5%
Contains more Other +246.7%
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 Water +539.9%
Contains more Protein +185.5%
Contains more Fats +9736.7%
Contains more Carbs +376.5%
Contains more Other +246.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16211.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34156.5%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16211.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34156.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 3.38g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 0.3g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 8.95g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 43kcal 466kcal Brunost
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Brunost
Fiber 3.8g 0g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 1.4mg 0.52mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 69mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 389mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 25mg 600mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.07mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.337mg 0.04mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 754IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 61µg 5µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.12mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.152mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.154mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.032mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.155mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.076mg 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 19.16g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.938g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Brunost
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
81%
Brussels sprout
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.098g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.