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Brunost vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brunost and Currant

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Potassium, however, Currant is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 102% more than Currant.
  • Currant has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and Currants, red and white, raw.

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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 +1112.1%
Contains more Magnesium +438.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +909.1%
Contains more Potassium +412.4%
Contains more Zinc +395.7%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +365%
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 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1112.1%
Contains more Magnesium +438.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +909.1%
Contains more Potassium +412.4%
Contains more Zinc +395.7%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +365%

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 +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2664%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +60%
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 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2664%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +589.3%
Contains more Fats +14655%
Contains more Carbs +209.1%
Contains more Other +630.8%
Contains more Water +524.6%
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
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +589.3%
Contains more Fats +14655%
Contains more Carbs +209.1%
Contains more Other +630.8%
Contains more Water +524.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28039.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +965.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28039.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +965.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Currant Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 9.5g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 1.4g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 0.2g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 13.8g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 56kcal Brunost
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 7.37g Brunost
Fiber 0g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 400mg 33mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 70mg 13mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 44mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 275mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 1.14mg 0.23mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.04mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 42IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 2µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin C 0mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.04mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.05mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.1mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.064mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.07mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 8µg Currant
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin K 11µg Currant
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 Currant
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.028g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.088g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Currant
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
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.