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Cottage cheese vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cottage cheese and Brunost

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Calcium, and Vitamin B1 in Brunost is higher than in Cottage cheese.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 94% more than Cottage cheese.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cottage cheese is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 25% 9.2% 2.6% 9.7% 11% 68% 47% 0.26% 53%
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 -39.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +775%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +381.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1254.8%
Contains more IronIron +642.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +185%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.5%

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.
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% 8.4% 1.6% 3% 6.8% 38% 1.9% 33% 11% 54% 0% 9% 10%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +695%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +747.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +721.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +501.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +489.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +462.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 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 ProteinProtein +15.2%
Contains more WaterWater +493.7%
Contains more FatsFats +586.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1161.8%
Contains more OtherOther +236.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.123 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 -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +912.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +662.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Brunost Opinion
Calories 98kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 11.12g 9.65g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 3.38g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 3.38g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 17mg 94mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 83mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 104mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 0.07mg 0.52mg Brunost
Sugar 2.67g Brunost
Copper 0.029mg 0.08mg Brunost
Zinc 0.4mg 1.14mg Brunost
Phosphorus 159mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 364mg 600mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 37µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.42µg Brunost
Folate 12µg 5µg Cottage cheese
Choline 18.4mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 19.16g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.135mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.393mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.519mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.992mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.814mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.54mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.326mg 0.293mg Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese 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
14%
Cottage cheese
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.442g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.