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 B1,2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin A in brunost is higher than in cottage cheese.
- Brunost covers your daily need for 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.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of brunost is 27.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +775% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +381.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1254.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +642.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +185% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +179.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +802.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +747.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +721.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +501.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +489.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +462.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
4.75 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +586.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1161.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +236.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +493.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.938 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +912.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +662.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.163mg | 94% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 0.43µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 19.16g | 1.718g | 79% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.557mg | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 159mg | 41% |
| Fats | 29.51g | 4.3g | 39% |
| Potassium | 1409mg | 104mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 334µg | 37µg | 33% |
| Calcium | 400mg | 83mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 17mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.027mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.879g | 0.778g | 18% |
| Calories | 466kcal | 98kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.046mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 8mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 42.65g | 3.38g | 13% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 364mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 9.7µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.4mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.029mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 0.123g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Protein | 9.65g | 11.12g | 3% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.002mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 42.65g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 2.67g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.992mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.814mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.765mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.293mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.442g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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