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Brunost vs. Cheshire cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brunost and Cheshire cheese

  • Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin A, however, Cheshire cheese is richer in Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 84% higher.
  • Brunost has 15 times more Potassium than Cheshire cheese. While Brunost has 1409mg of Potassium, Cheshire cheese has only 95mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, cheshire.

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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 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1383.2%
Contains more IronIron +147.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~464mg
~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% 59% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +584.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +916.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +711.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +191.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +792.3%
Contains more OtherOther +31.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +142.2%
Contains more WaterWater +180.1%
~equal in Fats ~30.6g

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.475g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.87g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Cheshire cheese Opinion
Calories 466kcal 387kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 23.37g Cheshire cheese
Fats 29.51g 30.6g Cheshire cheese
Net carbs 42.65g 4.78g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 4.78g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 103mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 21mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 643mg Cheshire cheese
Potassium 1409mg 95mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.21mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.042mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 2.79mg Cheshire cheese
Phosphorus 444mg 464mg Cheshire cheese
Sodium 600mg 700mg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 985IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 233µg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.012mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.046mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.293mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.08mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.413mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.074mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.83µg Brunost
Folate 5µg 18µg Cheshire cheese
Saturated Fat 19.16g 19.475g Brunost
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 8.671g Cheshire cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.87g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.3mg Cheshire cheese
Threonine 0.393mg 0.832mg Cheshire cheese
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.451mg Cheshire cheese
Leucine 0.992mg 2.238mg Cheshire cheese
Lysine 0.814mg 1.945mg Cheshire cheese
Methionine 0.318mg 0.612mg Cheshire cheese
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.231mg Cheshire cheese
Valine 0.765mg 1.56mg Cheshire cheese
Histidine 0.293mg 0.821mg Cheshire cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Cheshire cheese
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
81%
Brunost
23%
Cheshire cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
69%
Cheshire cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.315g)
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 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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/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.