Brunost vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Brunost and Sponge cake
- Sponge cake has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
- Brunost covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 89% more than Sponge cake.
- Sponge cake contains 10 times less Potassium than Brunost. Brunost contains 1409mg of Potassium, while Sponge cake contains 141mg.
- Sponge cake has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +677.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +852.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +899.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +344% |
| Contains more IronIron | +203.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +317.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +331.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +359.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +513.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +359.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +554.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +680% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
4.75 g
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
57.7 g
Water:
29.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +586.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +265.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.938 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.649 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +399.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.2% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 466kcal | 297kcal |
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| Protein | 9.65g | 7.3g |
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| Fats | 29.51g | 4.3g |
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| Net carbs | 42.65g | 57.7g |
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| Carbs | 42.65g | 57.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 94mg | 170mg |
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| Magnesium | 70mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 400mg | 42mg |
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| Potassium | 1409mg | 141mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.58mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.056mg |
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| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 228mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1113IU | 258IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 334µg | 77µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 18.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 1.204mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.546mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 0.37µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 39µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.16g | 1.301g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.879g | 1.576g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 0.649g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.089mg |
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| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.308mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 0.35mg |
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| Leucine | 0.992mg | 0.59mg |
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| Lysine | 0.814mg | 0.418mg |
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| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.192mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0.374mg |
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| Valine | 0.765mg | 0.395mg |
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| Histidine | 0.293mg | 0.172mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
81%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.859g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)