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Brunost vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brunost and Cottage cheese

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B1 in Brunost is higher than in Cottage cheese.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 94% more than Cottage cheese.
  • Brunost contains 14 times more Potassium than Cottage cheese. While Brunost contains 1409mg of Potassium, Cottage cheese contains only 104mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cottage cheese is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.

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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
9
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Calcium +381.9%
Contains more Iron +642.9%
Contains more Magnesium +775%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.2%
Contains more Potassium +1254.8%
Contains more Zinc +185%
Contains more Copper +175.9%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +381.9%
Contains more Iron +642.9%
Contains more Magnesium +775%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.2%
Contains more Potassium +1254.8%
Contains more Zinc +185%
Contains more Copper +175.9%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%

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
:
4
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +695%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +747.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +721.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +501.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +489.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +462.8%
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%
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +695%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +747.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +721.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +501.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +489.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +462.8%
Contains more Folate +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
3
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Fats +586.3%
Contains more Carbs +1161.8%
Contains more Other +236.9%
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Water +493.7%
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
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Fats +586.3%
Contains more Carbs +1161.8%
Contains more Other +236.9%
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Water +493.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +912.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +662.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +912.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +662.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Cottage cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 3.38g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 29.51g 4.3g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 3.38g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 98kcal Brunost
Sugar 2.67g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 83mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.07mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 8mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 159mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 104mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 1.14mg 0.4mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.029mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.002mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 9.7µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 140IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 37µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.027mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.163mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.099mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.557mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.046mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.43µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.393mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 0.992mg 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.814mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.318mg 0.269mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.765mg 0.748mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 94mg 17mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 19.16g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.778g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.123g Brunost

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Cottage cheese
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%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.442g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.