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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 of 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.

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% 67% 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% 54% 38% 87% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23%
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 Opinion
Calories 466kcal 264kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 24.6g Caviar
Fats 29.51g 17.9g Brunost
Net carbs 42.65g 4g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 4g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 588mg Brunost
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Magnesium 70mg 300mg Caviar
Calcium 400mg 275mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 181mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 11.88mg Caviar
Copper 0.08mg 0.11mg Caviar
Zinc 1.14mg 0.95mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 356mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 1500mg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 905IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 271µg Brunost
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Manganese 0.04mg 0.05mg Caviar
Selenium 14.5µg 65.5µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.19mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.62mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.12mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.32mg Caviar
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Folate 5µg 50µg Caviar
Choline 490.9mg Caviar
Saturated Fat 19.16g 4.06g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 4.631g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 7.405g Caviar
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.323mg Caviar
Threonine 0.393mg 1.263mg Caviar
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.035mg Caviar
Leucine 0.992mg 2.133mg Caviar
Lysine 0.814mg 1.834mg Caviar
Methionine 0.318mg 0.646mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.071mg Caviar
Valine 0.765mg 1.263mg Caviar
Histidine 0.293mg 0.649mg Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g Caviar

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
81%
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.