Buttermilk vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are buttermilk and brunost different?
- Brunost has more vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, vitamin B1, and selenium than buttermilk.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for brunost is 94% higher.
- Buttermilk has less cholesterol.
Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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 less SodiumSodium | -68.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +536.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +244.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +833.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +940% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +627.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +171.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +398.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +625% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +826.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +797.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1301.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1118.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +697.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
4.75 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +570.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3253.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +790.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +433.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
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 | -97.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3002% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2742.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 1.382mg | 94% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 2.42µg | 92% |
| Saturated fat | 0.548g | 19.16g | 85% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg | 3.351mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 444mg | 51% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 29.51g | 44% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 1409mg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 334µg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 94mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 400mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.315mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 14.5µg | 23% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 466kcal | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.254g | 7.879g | 19% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 600mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.271mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 70mg | 14% |
| Protein | 3.31g | 9.65g | 13% |
| Carbs | 4.79g | 42.65g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.14mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.52mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.938g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 0.813mg | 5% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.79g | 42.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.79g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.141mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.171mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.313mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.277mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.087mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.1mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
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
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84%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.