Brunost vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brunost and romano cheese different?
- Brunost is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1,2, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6; however, romano cheese is richer in calcium and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for brunost is 78% higher.
- Brunost contains 16 times more potassium than romano cheese. While brunost contains 1409mg of potassium, romano cheese contains only 86mg.
- Brunost has less sodium.
Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, romano 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1538.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.2% |
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 | +247.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +751.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +273.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +955.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +690.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +218.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +116.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
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:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1074.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +229.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +130% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~26.94g
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
17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.838g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.37mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 400mg | 1064mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.424mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 1.12µg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 760mg | 45% |
| Protein | 9.65g | 31.8g | 44% |
| Potassium | 1409mg | 86mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 1433mg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 334µg | 96µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.037mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.085mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 2.58mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 42.65g | 3.63g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 19.16g | 17.115g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 41mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Calories | 466kcal | 387kcal | 4% |
| Fats | 29.51g | 26.94g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 104mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.77mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 0.593g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 42.65g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.73g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.879g | 7.838g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 1.685mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.992mg | 3.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.814mg | 2.941mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 1.71mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.765mg | 2.183mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.293mg | 1.231mg | 0% |
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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.045g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 833mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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