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Brunost vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brunost and Roquefort

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Roquefort is richer in Calcium, and Folate.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 74% more than Roquefort.
  • Roquefort has 15 times less Potassium than Brunost. Brunost has 1409mg of Potassium, while Roquefort has 91mg.
  • Brunost contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, roquefort.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1448.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.5%
~equal in Iron ~0.56mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +278.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +880%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1047IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.734mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2032.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.2%
Contains more WaterWater +193%
Contains more OtherOther +35.6%
~equal in Fats ~30.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.263g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.474g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Roquefort
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Roquefort Opinion
Calories 466kcal 369kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 29.51g 30.64g Roquefort
Net carbs 42.65g 2g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 2g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 90mg Roquefort
Magnesium 70mg 30mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 662mg Roquefort
Potassium 1409mg 91mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Copper 0.08mg 0.034mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 2.08mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 444mg 392mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 1809mg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 1047IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 294µg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.03mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.04mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.586mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.734mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 1.731mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.124mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.64µg Brunost
Folate 5µg 49µg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.16g 19.263g Brunost
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 1.32g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.393mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 0.992mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 0.814mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.318mg 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 0.765mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.293mg 0.602mg Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Roquefort
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
81%
Brunost
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 1209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.