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Cervelat vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cervelat and Brunost different?

  • Cervelat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cervelat is 128% higher.
  • Cervelat contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Brunost. While Cervelat contains 4.31mg of Vitamin B3, Brunost contains only 0.813mg.
  • Brunost has less Sodium.

Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork 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 +292.3%
Contains more Zinc +124.6%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +4344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +441.9%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +292.3%
Contains more Zinc +124.6%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +4344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +441.9%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%

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 Vitamin B3 +430.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +318.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.271
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
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 Vitamin B3 +430.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +318.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.271

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80.8%
Contains more Water +236.2%
Contains more Carbs +1180.8%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Equal in Fats - 29.51
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 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 Protein +80.8%
Contains more Water +236.2%
Contains more Carbs +1180.8%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Equal in Fats - 29.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.9%
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 3.33g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 17.45g 9.65g Cervelat
Fats 30.43g 29.51g Cervelat
Carbs 3.33g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 362kcal 466kcal Brunost
Sugar 0.85g Brunost
Calcium 9mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 2.04mg 0.52mg Cervelat
Magnesium 14mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 111mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 260mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 1300mg 600mg Brunost
Zinc 2.56mg 1.14mg Cervelat
Copper 0.15mg 0.08mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 20.3µg 14.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin A 0IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 0.813mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 2µg 5µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 2.42µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 74mg 94mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 11.51g 19.16g Cervelat
Monounsaturated Fat 12.97g 7.879g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.938g Cervelat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cervelat 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
87%
Cervelat
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cervelat
Cervelat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 700mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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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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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.