Brunost vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brunost and Edam different?
- Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A, however, Edam is richer in Calcium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 76% higher.
- Brunost contains 12 times more Vitamin B5 than Edam. While Brunost contains 3.351mg of Vitamin B5, Edam contains only 0.281mg.
Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, edam are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +649.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +82.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +228.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.7% |
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 | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +751.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +255.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +891.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1092.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +256.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2882.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +209.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~27.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.1% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~17.572g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.125g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 466kcal | 357kcal |
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| Protein | 9.65g | 24.99g |
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| Fats | 29.51g | 27.8g |
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| Net carbs | 42.65g | 1.43g |
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| Carbs | 42.65g | 1.43g |
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| Cholesterol | 94mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 70mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 400mg | 731mg |
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| Potassium | 1409mg | 188mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.44mg |
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| Sugar | 1.43g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.036mg |
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| Zinc | 1.14mg | 3.75mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 536mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 812mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1113IU | 825IU |
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| Vitamin A | 334µg | 243µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.389mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.281mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 1.54µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.16g | 17.572g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.879g | 8.125g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 0.665g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.352mg |
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| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.932mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 1.308mg |
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| Leucine | 0.992mg | 2.57mg |
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| Lysine | 0.814mg | 2.66mg |
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| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.721mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 1.434mg |
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| Valine | 0.765mg | 1.81mg |
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| Histidine | 0.293mg | 1.034mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.588g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.