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Cauliflower vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cauliflower and Brunost?

  • Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, yet Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 102% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cauliflower, raw 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% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +287.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1718.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +371.2%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +322.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +909.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1040%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +402.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 WaterWater +585%
Contains more ProteinProtein +402.6%
Contains more FatsFats +10439.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +758.1%
Contains more OtherOther +525%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23073.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2925.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cauliflower Brunost
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cauliflower Brunost Opinion
Calories 25kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 1.92g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 0.28g 29.51g Brunost
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0mg Cauliflower
Net carbs 2.97g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 4.97g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 15mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 22mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 299mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 0.42mg 0.52mg Brunost
Sugar 1.91g Brunost
Fiber 2g 0g Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.08mg Brunost
Zinc 0.27mg 1.14mg Brunost
Phosphorus 44mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 30mg 600mg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 0IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.155mg 0.04mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 5µg Cauliflower
Choline 44.3mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 19.16g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.076mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.106mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.217mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.02mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.125mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.056mg 0.293mg Brunost
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.