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Brunost vs. Caraway cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brunost and Caraway cheese different?

  • Brunost is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin A, however, Caraway cheese is richer in Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Brunost is 90% higher.
  • Brunost contains 18 times more Vitamin B5 than Caraway cheese. While Brunost contains 3.351mg of Vitamin B5, Caraway cheese contains only 0.19mg.

Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, caraway 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.
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 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1415.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.3%
Contains more IronIron +23.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.4%
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 63% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +916.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +351.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1663.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +796.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1054IU
~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
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1293.8%
Contains more OtherOther +44.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.9%
Contains more WaterWater +192.3%
~equal in Fats ~29.2g

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.584g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.275g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Caraway cheese Opinion
Calories 466kcal 376kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 25.18g Caraway cheese
Fats 29.51g 29.2g Brunost
Net carbs 42.65g 3.06g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 3.06g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 93mg Caraway cheese
Magnesium 70mg 22mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 673mg Caraway cheese
Potassium 1409mg 93mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.64mg Caraway cheese
Copper 0.08mg 0.024mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 2.94mg Caraway cheese
Phosphorus 444mg 490mg Caraway cheese
Sodium 600mg 690mg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 1054IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 271µg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.021mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.031mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.45mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.18mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.19mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.074mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.27µg Brunost
Folate 5µg 18µg Caraway cheese
Saturated Fat 19.16g 18.584g Caraway cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 8.275g Caraway cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.83g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.324mg Caraway cheese
Threonine 0.393mg 0.896mg Caraway cheese
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.563mg Caraway cheese
Leucine 0.992mg 2.412mg Caraway cheese
Lysine 0.814mg 2.095mg Caraway cheese
Methionine 0.318mg 0.659mg Caraway cheese
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.326mg Caraway cheese
Valine 0.765mg 1.682mg Caraway cheese
Histidine 0.293mg 0.884mg Caraway cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Caraway cheese
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
81%
Brunost
20%
Caraway cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
72%
Caraway cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.576g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/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.