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Brunost vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brunost and fajita

  • Brunost has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B1; however, fajita has more vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for brunost is 90% higher.
  • Fajita is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fajita has a higher glycemic index than brunost.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Fajita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2976.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +396.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.9%
Contains more IronIron +90.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Fajita
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +548.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +361.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +348.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +487.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Fajita
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19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +415%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1812.6%
Contains more OtherOther +64.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.3%
Contains more WaterWater +425.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +237.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Fajita DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.213mg 90%
Saturated fat 19.16g 1.596g 80%
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.54µg 78%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.726mg 53%
Calcium 400mg 13mg 39%
Fats 29.51g 5.73g 37%
Vitamin A 334µg 0µg 37%
Potassium 1409mg 284mg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 4.779mg 25%
Phosphorus 444mg 277mg 24%
Protein 9.65g 18.56g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.1mg 18%
Calories 466kcal 135kcal 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 2.333g 14%
Carbs 42.65g 2.23g 13%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Magnesium 70mg 22mg 11%
Sodium 600mg 799mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.387mg 9%
Copper 0.08mg 0.03mg 6%
Iron 0.52mg 0.99mg 6%
Selenium 14.5µg 16.7µg 4%
Zinc 1.14mg 1.37mg 2%
Cholesterol 94mg 88mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.066mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 1.089g 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 2.23g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Folate 5µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 1.56mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 1.857mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0.552mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.763mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0.847mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0.68mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Fajita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
84%
Brunost
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.564g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.

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

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.