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Brunost vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brunost and caviar

  • Brunost has more vitamin B2, potassium, and phosphorus, while caviar has more vitamin B12, iron, selenium, and magnesium.
  • Caviar covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 733% more than brunost.
  • Brunost contains 8 times more potassium than caviar. While brunost contains 1409mg of potassium, caviar contains only 181mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in caviar is lower.
  • Caviar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of caviar is 0, while the glycemic index of brunost is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gjetost and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

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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%
Caviar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +678.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.6%
Contains more IronIron +2184.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +351.7%

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.
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%
Caviar
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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% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +726.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~3.5mg

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
Caviar
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25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more FatsFats +64.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +966.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.9%
Contains more WaterWater +253.4%
Contains more OtherOther +26.3%

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
Caviar
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +689.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Caviar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 20µg 733%
Cholesterol 94mg 588mg 165%
Iron 0.52mg 11.88mg 142%
Selenium 14.5µg 65.5µg 93%
Choline 490.9mg 89%
Saturated fat 19.16g 4.06g 69%
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.62mg 59%
Magnesium 70mg 300mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 7.405g 43%
Sodium 600mg 1500mg 39%
Potassium 1409mg 181mg 36%
Protein 9.65g 24.6g 30%
Fats 29.51g 17.9g 18%
Vitamin D 117IU 15%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 15%
Calcium 400mg 275mg 13%
Carbs 42.65g 4g 13%
Phosphorus 444mg 356mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 13%
Folate 5µg 50µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.19mg 10%
Calories 466kcal 264kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 4.631g 8%
Vitamin A 334µg 271µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.12mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.32mg 4%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 3.5mg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.11mg 3%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.95mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 4g N/A
Manganese 0.04mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 1.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 2.133mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 1.834mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0.646mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.071mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 1.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0.649mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Caviar
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
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 494mg)
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 - 900mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $97)
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.

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.