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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.
Brunost
Brunost
7
:
3
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Calcium +7900%
Contains more Magnesium +141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +552.9%
Contains more Potassium +1045.5%
Contains more Zinc +56.2%
Contains more Selenium +113.2%
Contains more Iron +57.7%
Contains less Sodium -59.8%
Contains more Copper +236.3%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +7900%
Contains more Magnesium +141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +552.9%
Contains more Potassium +1045.5%
Contains more Zinc +56.2%
Contains more Selenium +113.2%
Contains more Iron +57.7%
Contains less Sodium -59.8%
Contains more Copper +236.3%

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.
Brunost
Brunost
8
:
3
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Brunost
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
Macaroon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
4
:
1
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Protein +219.5%
Contains more Fats +30.9%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +177.8%
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Brunost
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
Macaroon
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 Protein +219.5%
Contains more Fats +30.9%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +177.8%
Contains more Carbs +43.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
3
:
0
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +389.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.099
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +389.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.099

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 42.65g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 9.65g 3.02g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 22.55g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 466kcal 460kcal Brunost
Sugar 45.16g Brunost
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 400mg 5mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 70mg 29mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 68mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 123mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 241mg Macaroon
Zinc 1.14mg 0.73mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 6.8µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 0IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
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
Folate 5µg 3µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
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
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 19.16g 20.099g Brunost
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 1.61g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.81g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Macaroon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
87%
Brunost
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods 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.