Brunost vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brunost and cream cheese different?
- Brunost is higher than cream cheese in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Brunost covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 92% more than cream cheese.
- Brunost contains 14 times more vitamin B1 than cream cheese. Brunost contains 0.315mg of vitamin B1, while cream cheese contains 0.023mg.
- Cream cheese is lower in sodium.
- Brunost has a higher glycemic index (27) than cream cheese (0).
Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, cream types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +677.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +312.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +967.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +372.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +344.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +315% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.7% |
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 | +1269.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +793.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +548.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +383.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +672.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +274% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +291.5% |
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
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.1% |
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Saturated fat
~20.213g
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 B12 | 2.42µg | 0.22µg | 92% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.23mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.517mg | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 107mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 1409mg | 132mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 400mg | 97mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.023mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.056mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 9mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 42.65g | 5.52g | 12% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 314mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 8.6µg | 11% |
| Fats | 29.51g | 34.44g | 8% |
| Protein | 9.65g | 6.15g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.018mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 466kcal | 350kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 0.091mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 19.16g | 20.213g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 1.483g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 334µg | 308µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.879g | 8.907g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 101mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 42.65g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.76g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.992mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.814mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.765mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.293mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brunost is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.053g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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.