Brunost vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between brunost and cornmeal
- Brunost has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, and vitamin A, while cornmeal has more folate and iron.
- Brunost covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 101% more than cornmeal.
- Brunost contains 133 times more calcium than cornmeal. While brunost contains 400mg of calcium, cornmeal contains only 3mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cornmeal is lower.
- Brunost has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brunost is 27, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gjetost and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.
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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 | +118.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +892.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +348.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +738.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +335% |
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 | +2936.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +261.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1296.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +511.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4080% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1586.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +831.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1920.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 0µg | 101% |
| Saturated fat | 19.16g | 0.22g | 86% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.382mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.24mg | 62% |
| Folate | 5µg | 209µg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 99mg | 49% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 4.36mg | 48% |
| Fats | 29.51g | 1.75g | 43% |
| Calcium | 400mg | 3mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1409mg | 142mg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 334µg | 11µg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 0mg | 31% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Sodium | 600mg | 7mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 4.968mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.551mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.879g | 0.39g | 19% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Carbs | 42.65g | 79.45g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 32mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.182mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 10.5µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.174mg | 6% |
| Calories | 466kcal | 370kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 9.65g | 7.11g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.66mg | 4% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 0.828g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 42.65g | 75.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.992mg | 1.006mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.814mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.765mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.293mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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