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Brunost vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brunost and Gingerbread?

  • Brunost is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Potassium, yet Gingerbread is higher in Iron, and Manganese.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 98% more.
  • Brunost has 24 times more Vitamin A RAE than Gingerbread. While Brunost has 334µg of Vitamin A RAE, Gingerbread has only 14µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Gingerbread is lower.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +463.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +722.2%
Contains more Potassium +221%
Contains more Zinc +192.3%
Contains more Iron +453.8%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Copper +143.8%
Contains more Manganese +1607.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 70
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +463.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +722.2%
Contains more Potassium +221%
Contains more Zinc +192.3%
Contains more Iron +453.8%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Copper +143.8%
Contains more Manganese +1607.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 70

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +793.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3933.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.8%
Contains more Folate +560%
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%
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% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +793.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3933.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.8%
Contains more Folate +560%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +147.4%
Contains more Fats +79.9%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Water +108.3%
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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +147.4%
Contains more Fats +79.9%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Water +108.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.124
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.124

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 9.65g 3.9g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 16.4g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 466kcal 356kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg 71mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 70mg
Phosphorus 444mg 54mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 439mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 1.14mg 0.39mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.04mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 14.5µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 1113IU 48IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 14µg Brunost
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.19mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.162mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.375mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.19mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.06µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.047mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.124mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.151mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.279mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.131mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.08mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.195mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.173mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.087mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 32mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 19.16g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 7.124g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Gingerbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
87%
Brunost
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.