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Brunost vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brunost and Brie?

  • Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium, yet Brie is higher in Folate.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 66% more.
  • Brunost has 9 times more Potassium than Brie. While Brunost has 1409mg of Potassium, Brie has only 152mg.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, brie 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.
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Brie
Contains more Calcium +117.4%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.2%
Contains more Potassium +827%
Contains more Copper +321.1%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +108.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.5
Equal in Sodium - 629
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +117.4%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.2%
Contains more Potassium +827%
Contains more Copper +321.1%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +108.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.5
Equal in Sodium - 629
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Brie
Contains more Vitamin A +88%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +1200%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +88%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +1200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Brie
Contains more Carbs +9377.8%
Contains more Other +75.9%
Contains more Protein +115%
Contains more Water +260.3%
Equal in Fats - 27.68
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
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +9377.8%
Contains more Other +75.9%
Contains more Protein +115%
Contains more Water +260.3%
Equal in Fats - 27.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Brie
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.41
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.013
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.41
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.013

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Brie Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 0.45g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 20.75g Brie
Fats 29.51g 27.68g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 0.45g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 334kcal Brunost
Sugar 0.45g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 184mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.5mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 20mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 188mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 152mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 629mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 2.38mg Brie
Copper 0.08mg 0.019mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.034mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1113IU 592IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 174µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.07mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.52mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.38mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.69mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.235mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 65µg Brie
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.65µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.393mg 0.751mg Brie
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 0.992mg 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 0.814mg 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.318mg 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.158mg Brie
Valine 0.765mg 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.293mg 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 94mg 100mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 17.41g Brie
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 8.013g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.826g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Brie
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
87%
Brunost
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.