Brunost vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brunost and sardine different?
- Brunost is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin A, potassium, and vitamin B1; however, sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 272% higher.
- Brunost contains 13 times more saturated fat than sardine. While brunost contains 19.16g of saturated fat, sardine contains only 1.528g.
- Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than brunost (27).
Cheese, gjetost and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +79.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +254.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +461.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +263.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +943.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +293.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +508.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +422% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +545.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +269.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +157.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +343.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +103.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +448.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 8.94µg | 272% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.227mg | 89% |
| Saturated fat | 19.16g | 1.528g | 80% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 52.7µg | 69% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.642mg | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 334µg | 32µg | 34% |
| Protein | 9.65g | 24.62g | 30% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 2.92mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1409mg | 397mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 5.245mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 5.148g | 28% |
| Fats | 29.51g | 11.45g | 28% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.08mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 142mg | 16% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Carbs | 42.65g | 0g | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Calories | 466kcal | 208kcal | 13% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 307mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.186mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.879g | 3.869g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.167mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 490mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 39mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.108mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 1.31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 400mg | 382mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 42.65g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.992mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.814mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.765mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.293mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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