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Brunost vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between brunost and chicken fingers

  • Brunost has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B1; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 94% more.
  • Brunost contains 101 times more vitamin A than chicken fingers. Brunost contains 1113IU of vitamin A, while chicken fingers contain 11IU.
  • Chicken fingers contain less saturated fat.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of brunost is 27.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2252.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +277.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22%
Contains more IronIron +40.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +470%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.7%

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +672.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1412.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +910.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +111.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.2%
Contains more OtherOther +61.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.2%
Contains more WaterWater +247%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +516.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.16µg 94%
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.179mg 93%
Saturated fat 19.16g 2.493g 76%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 8.217mg 46%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 1.244mg 42%
Calcium 400mg 17mg 38%
Vitamin A 334µg 3µg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 5.783g 32%
Potassium 1409mg 373mg 30%
Fats 29.51g 13.95g 24%
Phosphorus 444mg 282mg 23%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Protein 9.65g 19.22g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.11mg 17%
Cholesterol 94mg 48mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.426mg 12%
Calories 466kcal 271kcal 10%
Magnesium 70mg 28mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 4.83g 8%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.228mg 8%
Carbs 42.65g 17.25g 8%
Sodium 600mg 769mg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Selenium 14.5µg 17.5µg 5%
Folate 5µg 19µg 4%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.71mg 4%
Iron 0.52mg 0.73mg 3%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.069mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Brunost Chicken fingers
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%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.667g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.