Brunost vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between brunost and biscuits?
- Brunost is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin B6, yet biscuits are higher in iron.
- Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 97% more.
- Brunost has 31 times more cholesterol than biscuits. While brunost has 94mg of cholesterol, biscuits have only 3mg.
- The glycemic index of brunost is lower.
We used Cheese, gjetost and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +288.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1064.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +170.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +457.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +845% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +345.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1075.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +674.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2925% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +262.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1120% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +115% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +343.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 0.08µg | 98% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.31mg | 82% |
| Saturated fat | 19.16g | 4.324g | 67% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.285mg | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 164mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1409mg | 121mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 334µg | 37% | |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 2.9mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 3mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 4.163g | 22% |
| Fats | 29.51g | 16.3g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.035mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 400mg | 235mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.378mg | 15% |
| Folate | 5µg | 61µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 2.949mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 19.5µg | 9% |
| Calories | 466kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Protein | 9.65g | 7g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.54mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.356mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.879g | 6.93g | 2% |
| Carbs | 42.65g | 44.6g | 1% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 580mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 42.65g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.992mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.814mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.765mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.293mg | 0.161mg | 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
72%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.836g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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