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Brunost vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brunost and Fireweed?

  • Brunost is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, yet Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 290% higher.
  • Fireweed contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Fireweed, leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +311.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.9%
Contains more IronIron +361.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16660%
~equal in Calcium ~429mg

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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 7.3% 216% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +908.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +474.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2140%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.9%
Contains more FatsFats +973.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.9%
Contains more OtherOther +87%
Contains more WaterWater +426.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Fireweed Opinion
Calories 466kcal 103kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 4.71g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 2.75g Brunost
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Net carbs 42.65g 8.62g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 19.22g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Fireweed
Magnesium 70mg 156mg Fireweed
Calcium 400mg 429mg Fireweed
Potassium 1409mg 494mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Copper 0.08mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Zinc 1.14mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 444mg 108mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 34mg Fireweed
Vitamin A 1113IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 180µg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 14.5µg 0.9µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.033mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.137mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 1.356mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Folate 5µg 112µg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 19.16g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g Brunost
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Fireweed
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
81%
Brunost
51%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.