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Brunost vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brunost and Buttermilk different?

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B1 than Buttermilk.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 94% higher.
  • Brunost contains 35 times more Saturated Fat than Buttermilk. While Brunost contains 19.16g of Saturated Fat, Buttermilk contains only 0.548g.

Cheese, gjetost and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +244.8%
Contains more Iron +940%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +398.9%
Contains more Potassium +833.1%
Contains more Zinc +171.4%
Contains more Copper +627.3%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains less Sodium -68.3%
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 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +244.8%
Contains more Iron +940%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +398.9%
Contains more Potassium +833.1%
Contains more Zinc +171.4%
Contains more Copper +627.3%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains less Sodium -68.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2268.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +826.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +797.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +697.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 5
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 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2268.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +826.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +797.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +697.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +191.5%
Contains more Fats +3253.4%
Contains more Carbs +790.4%
Contains more Other +433.7%
Contains more Water +570.6%
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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +191.5%
Contains more Fats +3253.4%
Contains more Carbs +790.4%
Contains more Other +433.7%
Contains more Water +570.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3002%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2742.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3002%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2742.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 4.79g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 3.31g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 0.88g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 4.79g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 40kcal Brunost
Sugar 4.79g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 116mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.05mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 11mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 89mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 151mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 190mg Buttermilk
Zinc 1.14mg 0.42mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.011mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.002mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 2µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 47IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 14µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.034mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.154mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.058mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.275mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.034mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.22µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.1µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.042mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.141mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.171mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.313mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.277mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.087mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.171mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.217mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.1mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.254g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.033g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/nutrients
  2. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.