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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, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1 than Brunost.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 82% higher.
  • Brunost has 5 times more Sodium than Condensed milk. Brunost has 600mg of Sodium, while Condensed milk has 127mg.

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% 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 8.7% 16% 3.2% 6% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316.9%
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 Opinion
Calories 466kcal 321kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 7.91g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 8.7g Brunost
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Condensed milk
Net carbs 42.65g 54.4g Condensed milk
Carbs 42.65g 54.4g Condensed milk
Cholesterol 94mg 34mg Condensed milk
Vitamin D 6IU Condensed milk
Magnesium 70mg 26mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 284mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 371mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.19mg Brunost
Sugar 54.4g Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.015mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 0.94mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 253mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 127mg Condensed milk
Vitamin A 1113IU 267IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 74µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.16mg Condensed milk
Vitamin D 0.2µg Condensed milk
Manganese 0.04mg 0.006mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.8µg Condensed milk
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.09mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.416mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.21mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.75mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.051mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.44µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.6µg Condensed milk
Folate 5µg 11µg Condensed milk
Choline 89.1mg Condensed milk
Saturated Fat 19.16g 5.486g Condensed milk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 2.427g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.337g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.112mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.357mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.479mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.775mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.627mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.198mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.382mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.529mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.214mg Brunost

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
81%
Brunost
25%
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.