Blue cheese vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between blue cheese and brunost
- Blue cheese has more zinc and calcium; however, brunost is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, potassium, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Brunost covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 77% more than blue cheese.
- Brunost contains 2 times less zinc than blue cheese. Blue cheese contains 2.66mg of zinc, while brunost contains 1.14mg.
- Brunost has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, blue and Cheese, gjetost.
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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 | +32% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +204.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +450.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +620% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +68.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +986.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +261.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +98.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
4.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +215.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1722.6% |
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Fats
~29.51g
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Other
~4.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 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 | +17.3% |
~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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 1.382mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 2.42µg | 50% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 1409mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 3.351mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.315mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1146mg | 600mg | 24% |
| Protein | 21.4g | 9.65g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 334µg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 1.14mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 2.34g | 42.65g | 13% |
| Calcium | 528mg | 400mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 70mg | 11% |
| Folate | 36µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.271mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 444mg | 8% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 466kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 94mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 18.669g | 19.16g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 0.938g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 0.813mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Fats | 28.74g | 29.51g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.34g | 42.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 7.879g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.491g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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