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 B12, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from 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.
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Magnesium
+70.7%
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Potassium
+1538.4%
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Sodium
-58.1%
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Copper
+166.7%
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Manganese
+100%
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Calcium
+166%
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Iron
+48.1%
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Phosphorus
+71.2%
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Zinc
+126.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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Magnesium
+70.7%
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Potassium
+1538.4%
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Sodium
-58.1%
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Copper
+166.7%
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Manganese
+100%
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Calcium
+166%
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Iron
+48.1%
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Phosphorus
+71.2%
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Zinc
+126.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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.
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Vitamin A
+168.2%
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Vitamin B1
+751.4%
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Vitamin B2
+273.5%
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Vitamin B3
+955.8%
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Vitamin B5
+690.3%
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Vitamin B6
+218.8%
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Vitamin B12
+116.1%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin A
+168.2%
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Vitamin B1
+751.4%
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Vitamin B2
+273.5%
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Vitamin B3
+955.8%
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Vitamin B5
+690.3%
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Vitamin B6
+218.8%
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Vitamin B12
+116.1%
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Folate
+40%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+1074.9%
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Protein
+229.5%
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Water
+130%
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Other
+41.5%
Equal in Fats - 26.94
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
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4.75 g
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
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6.72 g
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Carbs
+1074.9%
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Protein
+229.5%
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Water
+130%
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+41.5%
Equal in Fats - 26.94
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+58.2%
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Saturated Fat
-10.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.838
Saturated Fat:
19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.938 g
Saturated Fat:
17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.593 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+58.2%
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Saturated Fat
-10.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.838
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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Net carbs | 42.65g | 3.63g |
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Protein | 9.65g | 31.8g |
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Fats | 29.51g | 26.94g |
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Carbs | 42.65g | 3.63g |
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Calories | 466kcal | 387kcal |
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Sugar | 0.73g |
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Calcium | 400mg | 1064mg |
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Iron | 0.52mg | 0.77mg |
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Magnesium | 70mg | 41mg |
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Phosphorus | 444mg | 760mg |
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Potassium | 1409mg | 86mg |
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Sodium | 600mg | 1433mg |
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Zinc | 1.14mg | 2.58mg |
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Copper | 0.08mg | 0.03mg |
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Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.02mg |
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Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 1113IU | 415IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 334µg | 96µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.23mg |
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Vitamin D | 20IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.037mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.37mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 0.077mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.424mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.085mg |
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Folate | 5µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 1.12µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.429mg |
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Threonine | 0.393mg | 1.171mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 1.685mg |
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Leucine | 0.992mg | 3.071mg |
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Lysine | 0.814mg | 2.941mg |
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Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.852mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 1.71mg |
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Valine | 0.765mg | 2.183mg |
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Histidine | 0.293mg | 1.231mg |
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Cholesterol | 94mg | 104mg |
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Saturated Fat | 19.16g | 17.115g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 7.879g | 7.838g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 0.593g |
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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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%

28%

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 Sugar?

Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 833mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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