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Brunost vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brunost and Chocolate milk

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, and Calcium in Brunost is higher than in Chocolate milk.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 94% more than Chocolate milk.
  • Brunost contains 12 times more Vitamin A than Chocolate milk. While Brunost contains 334µg of Vitamin A, Chocolate milk contains only 27µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate milk is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gjetost and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 9.3% 34% 15% 9% 22% 11% 43% 7.8% 10% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +438.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +743.7%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +178%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +339.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +663.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.5%

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 3% 5.9% 1.4% 39% 9.3% 37% 2.3% 18% 9.2% 41% 0.75% 3.8% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1035.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +550.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1035.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Folate ~5µg

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
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +204.4%
Contains more FatsFats +770.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +312.5%
Contains more OtherOther +493.8%
Contains more WaterWater +512.4%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +695.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +656.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89%

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 milk
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Chocolate milk Opinion
Calories 466kcal 83kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 3.17g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 3.39g Brunost
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Chocolate milk
Net carbs 42.65g 9.54g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 10.34g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 12mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 51IU Chocolate milk
Magnesium 70mg 13mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 112mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 167mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.24mg Brunost
Sugar 9.54g Brunost
Fiber 0g 0.8g Chocolate milk
Copper 0.08mg 0.065mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 0.41mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 101mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 60mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin A 1113IU 98IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 27µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.07mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.04mg 0.077mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 14.5µg 1.9µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.037mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.162mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.125mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.295mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.04mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.33µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate milk
Folate 5µg 5µg
Choline 17mg Chocolate milk
Saturated Fat 19.16g 2.104g Chocolate milk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.99g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.124g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.041mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.135mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.164mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.3mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.265mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.083mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.164mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.208mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.096mg Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Chocolate milk
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
14%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 540mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.