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Brunost vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brunost and Chocolate

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A, Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 105% more than Brunost.
  • Brunost contains 167 times more Vitamin A than Chocolate. While Brunost contains 334µg of Vitamin A, Chocolate contains only 2µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chocolate is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gjetost and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +614.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.6%
Contains more IronIron +1442.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1185%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3447.5%

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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2126%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2664%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1028.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +952.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1285.6%
Contains more OtherOther +179.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.4%
~equal in Fats ~31.28g

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.519g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Chocolate Opinion
Calories 466kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 9.65g 4.88g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 31.28g Chocolate
Net carbs 42.65g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 42.65g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 94mg 8mg Chocolate
Magnesium 70mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 400mg 56mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 559mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Brunost
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.08mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 1.14mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 444mg 206mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 24mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 1113IU 50IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 2µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.04mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.025mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.05mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.725mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.297mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.042mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.23µg Brunost
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 5µg Brunost
Trans Fat 0.112g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 18.519g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 1.092g Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 576mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.641g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.