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Brunost vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brunost and Carambola

  • Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Carambola is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 105% higher.
  • Carambola has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Carambola, (starfruit), raw.

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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.
Brunost
Brunost
8
:
2
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Calcium +13233.3%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains more Potassium +959.4%
Contains more Zinc +850%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +71.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.037
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +13233.3%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains more Potassium +959.4%
Contains more Zinc +850%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +71.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.037

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.
Brunost
Brunost
7
:
5
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Vitamin A +1724.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +757%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1494.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +140%
Brunost
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%
Carambola
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1724.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +757%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1494.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
4
:
1
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Protein +827.9%
Contains more Fats +8842.4%
Contains more Carbs +533.7%
Contains more Other +813.5%
Contains more Water +579.9%
Brunost
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
Carambola
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Protein +827.9%
Contains more Fats +8842.4%
Contains more Carbs +533.7%
Contains more Other +813.5%
Contains more Water +579.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
1
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26163.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26163.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Carambola
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 Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 3.93g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 1.04g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 0.33g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 6.73g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 31kcal Brunost
Sugar 3.98g Brunost
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 400mg 3mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.08mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 10mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 12mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 133mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 1.14mg 0.12mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.04mg 0.037mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 61IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 3µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.014mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.016mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.367mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.391mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.017mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 12µg Carambola
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.008mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.044mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.044mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.077mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.077mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.021mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.037mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.05mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.008mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.03g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.184g Brunost

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Carambola
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
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/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.