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Brunost vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between brunost and cheeseburgers

  • Brunost has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and vitamin A; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B3 and iron.
  • Brunost covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 78% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers have 7 times less potassium than brunost. Brunost has 1409mg of potassium, while cheeseburgers have 196mg.
  • Cheeseburgers contain less saturated fat.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of brunost is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +169.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +618.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.8%
Contains more IronIron +421.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +690%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.2%

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.
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% 111% 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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +568%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +514.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +541.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.293mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more FatsFats +100.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.2%
Contains more OtherOther +125.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.1%
Contains more WaterWater +187.4%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.363mg 78%
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.76µg 69%
Saturated fat 19.16g 6.473g 58%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.545mg 56%
Phosphorus 444mg 161mg 40%
Potassium 1409mg 196mg 36%
Vitamin A 334µg 50µg 32%
Calcium 400mg 119mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 5.217mg 28%
Iron 0.52mg 2.71mg 27%
Fats 29.51g 14.72g 23%
Cholesterol 94mg 43mg 17%
Folate 5µg 70µg 16%
Protein 9.65g 16.51g 14%
Zinc 1.14mg 2.49mg 12%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.316mg 12%
Magnesium 70mg 26mg 10%
Selenium 14.5µg 19.6µg 9%
Calories 466kcal 308kcal 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 5.413g 6%
Carbs 42.65g 28.03g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 1.658g 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Sodium 600mg 515mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.228mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.111mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.293mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Brunost
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.687g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.