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Cream cheese vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream cheese and Brunost different?

  • Brunost is higher than Cream cheese in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 92% more than Cream cheese.

Cheese, cream and Cheese, gjetost types were 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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
1
:
9
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Contains more Calcium +312.4%
Contains more Iron +372.7%
Contains more Magnesium +677.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +315%
Contains more Potassium +967.4%
Contains more Zinc +128%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Contains more Calcium +312.4%
Contains more Iron +372.7%
Contains more Magnesium +677.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +315%
Contains more Potassium +967.4%
Contains more Zinc +128%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%

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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
4
:
7
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +793.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +548.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1000%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1113
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Brunost
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 Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +793.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +548.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1000%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
3
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +291.5%
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Carbs +672.6%
Contains more Other +274%
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Brunost
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 Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +291.5%
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Carbs +672.6%
Contains more Other +274%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 6.15g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 34.44g 29.51g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 350kcal 466kcal Brunost
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g Brunost
Calcium 97mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.11mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 9mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 107mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 132mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 314mg 600mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.018mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1111IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 9µg 5µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.233mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.657mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.567mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.191mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.395mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.175mg 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 101mg 94mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 20.213g 19.16g Brunost
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 7.879g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.938g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
19%
Cream cheese
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.053g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.