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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 RAE, while Cornmeal has more Folate, and Iron.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of 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.

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 Calcium +13233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.5%
Contains more Potassium +892.3%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +38.1%
Contains more Iron +738.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +335%
Equal in Copper - 0.076
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +13233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.5%
Contains more Potassium +892.3%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +38.1%
Contains more Iron +738.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +335%
Equal in Copper - 0.076

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +420.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +511.1%
Contains more Folate +4080%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +420.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +511.1%
Contains more Folate +4080%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.7%
Contains more Fats +1586.3%
Contains more Water +20.2%
Contains more Other +831.4%
Contains more Carbs +86.3%
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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +35.7%
Contains more Fats +1586.3%
Contains more Water +20.2%
Contains more Other +831.4%
Contains more Carbs +86.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1920.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1920.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Brunost Cornmeal
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 9.65g 7.11g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 1.75g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 466kcal 370kcal Brunost
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g Brunost
Fiber 0g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 400mg 3mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 70mg 32mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 99mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 142mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 1.14mg 0.66mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.076mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.174mg Cornmeal
Selenium 14.5µg 10.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 214IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 11µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.12mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.24mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.182mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.038mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.172mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.242mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.814mg 0.105mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.162mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.366mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.337mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.172mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.22g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.39g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.828g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Cornmeal
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
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.