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Brunost vs. Canola oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brunost and canola oil

  • The amount of vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, selenium, and vitamin B1 in brunost is higher than in canola oil.
  • Brunost covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 106% more than canola oil.
  • The amount of cholesterol in canola oil is lower.
  • Canola oil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of canola oil is 0, while the glycemic index of brunost is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gjetost and Oil, canola.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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% 111% 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% 0% 349% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 178% 0% 0.11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +238.9%

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
7% 64% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.365 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.142 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +703.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2900.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Canola oil DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 28.142g 181%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 63.276g 138%
Vitamin E 17.46mg 116%
Fats 29.51g 100g 108%
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0mg 106%
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg 101%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0mg 67%
Phosphorus 444mg 0mg 63%
Vitamin K 71.3µg 59%
Saturated fat 19.16g 7.365g 54%
Potassium 1409mg 0mg 41%
Calcium 400mg 0mg 40%
Vitamin A 334µg 0µg 37%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0mg 26%
Sodium 600mg 0mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0mg 21%
Calories 466kcal 884kcal 21%
Protein 9.65g 0g 19%
Magnesium 70mg 0mg 17%
Carbs 42.65g 0g 14%
Zinc 1.14mg 0mg 10%
Copper 0.08mg 0mg 9%
Iron 0.52mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0mg 5%
Manganese 0.04mg 0mg 2%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.395g N/A
Choline 0.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Canola oil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
84%
Brunost
41%
Canola oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
0%
Canola oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.795g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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

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. Canola oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172336/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.