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Brunost vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brunost and Salmon raw?

  • Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, yet Salmon raw is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 91% more.
  • Brunost has 33 times more Calcium than Salmon raw. While Brunost has 400mg of Calcium, Salmon raw has only 12mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Salmon raw is lower.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types in this article.

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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
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Calcium +3233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +122%
Contains more Potassium +187.6%
Contains more Zinc +78.1%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Selenium +151.7%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Contains more Calcium +3233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +122%
Contains more Potassium +187.6%
Contains more Zinc +78.1%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Selenium +151.7%

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.
Brunost
Brunost
4
:
4
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Vitamin A +2682.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +866.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.4%
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%
Salmon raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2682.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +866.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
3
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Fats +365.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +105.6%
Contains more Water +409.7%
Contains more Other +12%
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
Salmon raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more Fats +365.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +105.6%
Contains more Water +409.7%
Contains more Other +12%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
1
:
2
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +274.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.7%
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Salmon raw
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +274.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Salmon raw Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 0g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 19.84g Salmon raw
Fats 29.51g 6.34g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 0g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 142kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg 12mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.8mg Salmon raw
Magnesium 70mg 29mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 200mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 490mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 44mg Salmon raw
Zinc 1.14mg 0.64mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.25mg Salmon raw
Manganese 0.04mg 0.016mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 36.5µg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 1113IU 40IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 12µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.226mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.38mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 1.664mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Folate 5µg 25µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 3.18µg Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.393mg 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 0.992mg 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 0.814mg 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.318mg 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 0.765mg 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.293mg 0.584mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 94mg 55mg Salmon raw
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.981g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 2.103g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 2.539g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Salmon raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.179g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.