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Brunost vs. Condensed milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between brunost and condensed milk?

  • Condensed milk has less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 than brunost.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 82% higher.
  • Brunost has 5 times more vitamin B6 than condensed milk. Brunost has 0.271mg of vitamin B6, while condensed milk has 0.051mg.
  • Condensed milk contains less sodium.
  • Brunost has a lower glycemic index than condensed milk.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened types in this comparison.

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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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +169.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +279.8%
Contains more IronIron +173.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
~equal in Selenium ~14.8µg

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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +346.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%

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
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more FatsFats +239.2%
Contains more OtherOther +159.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.5%
Contains more WaterWater +102.1%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +224.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Condensed 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 Condensed milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.44µg 83%
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.416mg 74%
Saturated fat 19.16g 5.486g 62%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.75mg 52%
Fats 29.51g 8.7g 32%
Potassium 1409mg 371mg 31%
Vitamin A 334µg 74µg 29%
Phosphorus 444mg 253mg 27%
Sodium 600mg 127mg 21%
Cholesterol 94mg 34mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.09mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.051mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 2.427g 14%
Calcium 400mg 284mg 12%
Magnesium 70mg 26mg 10%
Calories 466kcal 321kcal 7%
Copper 0.08mg 0.015mg 7%
Iron 0.52mg 0.19mg 4%
Carbs 42.65g 54.4g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.337g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.21mg 4%
Protein 9.65g 7.91g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.94mg 2%
Folate 5µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.8µg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.006mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 54.4g N/A
Sugar 54.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0.214mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Condensed 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
84%
Brunost
26%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
38%
Condensed milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.674g)
Which food is cheaper?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.