Caraway cheese vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Caraway cheese and Brunost different?
- Caraway cheese is higher in Calcium, and Zinc, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Brunost is 90% higher.
- Caraway cheese contains 3 times more Zinc than Brunost. While Caraway cheese contains 2.94mg of Zinc, Brunost contains only 1.14mg.
Cheese, caraway 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 CalciumCalcium | +68.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +218.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1415.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.5% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +916.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +351.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1663.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +266.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +796.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.18 g
Fats:
29.2 g
Carbs:
3.06 g
Water:
39.28 g
Other:
3.28 g
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
4.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +192.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1293.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.8% |
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Fats
~29.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.584 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.938 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~19.16g
~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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 376kcal | 466kcal |
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| Protein | 25.18g | 9.65g |
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| Fats | 29.2g | 29.51g |
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| Net carbs | 3.06g | 42.65g |
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| Carbs | 3.06g | 42.65g |
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| Cholesterol | 93mg | 94mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 70mg |
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| Calcium | 673mg | 400mg |
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| Potassium | 93mg | 1409mg |
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.024mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 2.94mg | 1.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 444mg |
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| Sodium | 690mg | 600mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1054IU | 1113IU |
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| Vitamin A | 271µg | 334µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.315mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.45mg | 1.382mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.18mg | 0.813mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 3.351mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.271mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 2.42µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 5µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.584g | 19.16g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.275g | 7.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.83g | 0.938g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.324mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.896mg | 0.393mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.563mg | 0.519mg |
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| Leucine | 2.412mg | 0.992mg |
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| Lysine | 2.095mg | 0.814mg |
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| Methionine | 0.659mg | 0.318mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.326mg | 0.54mg |
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| Valine | 1.682mg | 0.765mg |
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| Histidine | 0.884mg | 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
20%
81%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caraway cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caraway cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.576g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.