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Brunost vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brunost and Feta

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Feta is richer in Zinc.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B5 needs 48% more than Feta.
  • Feta has 23 times less Potassium than Brunost. Brunost has 1409mg of Potassium, while Feta has 62mg.
  • Feta contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, feta.

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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.
Brunost
Brunost
6
:
4
Feta
Feta
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +2172.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Zinc +152.6%
Equal in Selenium - 15
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Feta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +2172.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Zinc +152.6%
Equal in Selenium - 15

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.
Brunost
Brunost
5
:
6
Feta
Feta
Contains more Vitamin A +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.5%
Contains more Folate +540%
Brunost
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%
Feta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.5%
Contains more Folate +540%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
3
Feta
Feta
Contains more Fats +38.7%
Contains more Carbs +942.8%
Contains more Protein +47.3%
Contains more Water +310.9%
Equal in Other - 5.2
Brunost
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
Feta
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more Fats +38.7%
Contains more Carbs +942.8%
Contains more Protein +47.3%
Contains more Water +310.9%
Equal in Other - 5.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
1
Feta
Feta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Feta
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Feta
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Feta Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 4.09g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 14.21g Feta
Fats 29.51g 21.28g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 4.09g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 264kcal Brunost
Sugar 4.09g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 493mg Feta
Iron 0.52mg 0.65mg Feta
Magnesium 70mg 19mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 337mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 62mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 917mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0.08mg 0.032mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.028mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 1113IU 422IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 125µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.18mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.154mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.844mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.991mg Feta
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.967mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 5µg 32µg Feta
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.69µg Brunost
Vitamin K 1.8µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.393mg 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 0.992mg 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 0.814mg 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.318mg 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.675mg Feta
Valine 0.765mg 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.293mg 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 94mg 89mg Feta
Saturated Fat 19.16g 14.946g Feta
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 4.623g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.591g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Feta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
87%
Brunost
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
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.

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.