Brunost vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Brunost and Cheese
- Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Cheese is richer in Calcium, Selenium, and Zinc.
- Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 73% more than Cheese.
- Cheese has 19 times less Potassium than Brunost. Brunost has 1409mg of Potassium, while Cheese has 76mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, cheddar.
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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 | +159.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1753.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +271.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +219.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +986.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +222.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1278% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +717.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +310.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +440% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1280.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +175.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +17.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.5% |
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Saturated Fat
~18.867g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 466kcal | 404kcal |
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| Protein | 9.65g | 22.87g |
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| Fats | 29.51g | 33.31g |
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| Net carbs | 42.65g | 3.09g |
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| Carbs | 42.65g | 3.09g |
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| Cholesterol | 94mg | 99mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU |
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| Magnesium | 70mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 400mg | 710mg |
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| Potassium | 1409mg | 76mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.14mg |
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| Sugar | 0.48g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 1.14mg | 3.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 455mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 653mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1113IU | 1242IU |
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| Vitamin A | 334µg | 330µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 28.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.428mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 27µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g |
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| Choline | 16.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.16g | 18.867g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.879g | 9.246g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 1.421g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.547mg |
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| Threonine | 0.393mg | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 1.206mg |
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| Leucine | 0.992mg | 1.939mg |
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| Lysine | 0.814mg | 1.025mg |
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| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.547mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 1.074mg |
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| Valine | 0.765mg | 1.404mg |
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| Histidine | 0.293mg | 0.547mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.293g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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