Brunost vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between brunost and cheese sandwich
- Brunost has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, vitamin A, and calcium; however, cheese sandwich has more manganese and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brunost is 96% higher.
- Cheese sandwich has 16 times less vitamin A than brunost. Brunost has 1113IU of vitamin A, while cheese sandwich has 71IU.
- Cheese sandwich is lower in cholesterol.
- Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index than brunost.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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 | +29.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +96.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +360.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +403.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2607.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.6% |
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 | +1490.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +223.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +438.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1916.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +291.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1180% |
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:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +18% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +320% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.5% |
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Protein
~9.8g
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
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +877.2% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 0.12µg | 96% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.427mg | 73% |
| Saturated fat | 19.16g | 4.129g | 68% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.622mg | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 9.166g | 55% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 1.083mg | 45% |
| Vitamin A | 334µg | 21µg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1409mg | 306mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 7mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 2.62mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 400mg | 204mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 24.3µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 3.185mg | 15% |
| Folate | 5µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 839mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 382mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.16mg | 9% |
| Fats | 29.51g | 25g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.879g | 10.351g | 6% |
| Carbs | 42.65g | 58.2g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.358mg | 4% |
| Calories | 466kcal | 497kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.261mg | 1% |
| Protein | 9.65g | 9.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 42.65g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.992mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.814mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.765mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.293mg | 0.219mg | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.031g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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