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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 13% 12% 59% 19% 16% 43% 30% 22% 101%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 0% 0% 40% 69% 23% 33% 14% 46% 0% 29% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
7% 4% 58% 29%
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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
37% 45% 18%
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.
Brunost Sponge cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Sponge cake Opinion
Calories 466kcal 297kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 7.3g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 4.3g Brunost
Net carbs 42.65g 57.7g Sponge cake
Carbs 42.65g 57.7g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 94mg 170mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 9mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 42mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 141mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.08mg 0.056mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 0.59mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 100mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 228mg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 1113IU 258IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 77µg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 14.5µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.159mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.301mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.546mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.059mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.37µg Brunost
Folate 5µg 39µg Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 19.16g 1.301g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 1.576g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.649g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.089mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.308mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.35mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.59mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.418mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.192mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.374mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.395mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.172mg Brunost
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Sponge cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Brunost
21%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.859g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/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.