Brunost vs. Colby cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between brunost and colby cheese
- Brunost has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, colby cheese is richer in calcium and zinc.
- Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 77% more.
- Brunost contains 21 times more vitamin B1 than colby cheese. Brunost contains 0.315mg of vitamin B1, while colby cheese contains 0.015mg.
- Brunost contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, colby.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +169.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1009.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +169.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +268.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +774.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1495.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +243% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +191.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
4.75 g
Protein:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1559.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +184.2% |
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Fats
~32.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.938 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.218 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.8% |
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Saturated fat
~20.218g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.953g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.375mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 0.83µg | 66% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.21mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 1409mg | 127mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 400mg | 685mg | 29% |
| Protein | 9.65g | 23.76g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.015mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 3.07mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.079mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 42.65g | 2.57g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 26mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 334µg | 264µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 19.16g | 20.218g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.879g | 9.28g | 4% |
| Calories | 466kcal | 394kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Fats | 29.51g | 32.11g | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.76mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 457mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 42.65g | 2.57g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 95mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.52g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 600mg | 604mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 0.953g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 1.475mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.992mg | 2.275mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.814mg | 1.978mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.622mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 1.251mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.765mg | 1.586mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.293mg | 0.834mg | 0% |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brunost is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.058g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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