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Brunost vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brunost and American cheese

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 88% higher.
  • American cheese has 21 times less Vitamin B1 than Brunost. Brunost has 0.315mg of Vitamin B1, while American cheese has 0.015mg.
  • Brunost is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Brunost
Brunost
4
:
6
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +967.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.1%
Contains more Copper +73.9%
Contains more Calcium +161.3%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +118.4%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.041
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +967.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.1%
Contains more Copper +73.9%
Contains more Calcium +161.3%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +118.4%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.041

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.
Brunost
Brunost
7
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +969.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +731.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +401.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
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%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +969.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +731.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +401.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
1
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +1052.7%
Contains more Protein +87.9%
Contains more Water +194.7%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Equal in Fats - 31.79
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
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Carbs +1052.7%
Contains more Protein +87.9%
Contains more Water +194.7%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Equal in Fats - 31.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
0
:
3
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.057
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.236
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.057
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.236

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 3.7g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 29.51g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 42.65g 3.7g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 371kcal Brunost
Sugar 2.26g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 0.52mg 0.63mg American cheese
Magnesium 70mg 26mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 1409mg 132mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 1671mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.08mg 0.046mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 1113IU 945IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 250µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.015mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.234mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.076mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.403mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.054mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 8µg American cheese
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.5µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.393mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.992mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.814mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.318mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.765mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.293mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 94mg 100mg Brunost
Trans Fat 1.144g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 18.057g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost American cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Brunost
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 1071mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.103g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.