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Brunost vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brunost and Macaroon

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1, however, Macaroon is richer in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 102% more than Macaroon.
  • Macaroon contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1045.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +552.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.2%
Contains more IronIron +57.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.8%

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +219.5%
Contains more FatsFats +30.9%
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%
Contains more OtherOther +177.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.5%

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +389.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~20.099g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Macaroon Opinion
Calories 466kcal 460kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 3.02g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 22.55g Brunost
Net carbs 42.65g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 42.65g 61.22g Macaroon
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Macaroon
Magnesium 70mg 29mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 5mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 123mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g Brunost
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.08mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 1.14mg 0.73mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 68mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 241mg Macaroon
Vitamin A 1113IU 0IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 6.8µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.02mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.06mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.22mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.096mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 5µg 3µg Brunost
Choline 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 19.16g 20.099g Brunost
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 1.61g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.81g Brunost
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.