Brunost vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Brunost and Gouda cheese
- Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, while Gouda cheese has more Calcium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
- Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 81% more than Gouda cheese.
- Brunost contains 12 times more Potassium than Gouda cheese. While Brunost contains 1409mg of Potassium, Gouda cheese contains only 121mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, gouda.
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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.
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Iron
+116.7%
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Magnesium
+141.4%
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Potassium
+1064.5%
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Sodium
-26.7%
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Copper
+122.2%
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Manganese
+263.6%
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Calcium
+75%
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Phosphorus
+23%
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Zinc
+242.1%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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Iron
+116.7%
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Magnesium
+141.4%
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Potassium
+1064.5%
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Sodium
-26.7%
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Copper
+122.2%
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Manganese
+263.6%
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Calcium
+75%
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Phosphorus
+23%
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Zinc
+242.1%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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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Vitamin A
+97.7%
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Vitamin B1
+950%
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Vitamin B2
+313.8%
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Vitamin B3
+1190.5%
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Vitamin B5
+885.6%
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Vitamin B6
+238.8%
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Vitamin B12
+57.1%
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Folate
+320%
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Vitamin A
+97.7%
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Vitamin B1
+950%
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Vitamin B2
+313.8%
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Vitamin B3
+1190.5%
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Vitamin B5
+885.6%
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Vitamin B6
+238.8%
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Vitamin B12
+57.1%
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Folate
+320%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+1821.2%
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+20.6%
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Protein
+158.4%
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Water
+208.5%
Equal in Fats - 27.44
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
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4.75 g
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
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3.94 g
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Carbs
+1821.2%
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+20.6%
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Protein
+158.4%
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Water
+208.5%
Equal in Fats - 27.44
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+42.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.747
Saturated Fat:
19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.938 g
Saturated Fat:
17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.657 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+42.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.747
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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Net carbs | 42.65g | 2.22g |
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Protein | 9.65g | 24.94g |
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Fats | 29.51g | 27.44g |
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Carbs | 42.65g | 2.22g |
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Calories | 466kcal | 356kcal |
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Sugar | 2.22g |
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Calcium | 400mg | 700mg |
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Iron | 0.52mg | 0.24mg |
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Magnesium | 70mg | 29mg |
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Phosphorus | 444mg | 546mg |
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Potassium | 1409mg | 121mg |
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Sodium | 600mg | 819mg |
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Zinc | 1.14mg | 3.9mg |
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Copper | 0.08mg | 0.036mg |
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Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.011mg |
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Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 1113IU | 563IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 334µg | 165µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
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Vitamin D | 20IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.03mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.334mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 0.063mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.34mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.08mg |
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Folate | 5µg | 21µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 1.54µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.352mg |
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Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.93mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 1.306mg |
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Leucine | 0.992mg | 2.564mg |
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Lysine | 0.814mg | 2.654mg |
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Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.719mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 1.431mg |
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Valine | 0.765mg | 1.806mg |
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Histidine | 0.293mg | 1.032mg |
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Cholesterol | 94mg | 114mg |
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Saturated Fat | 19.16g | 17.614g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 7.879g | 7.747g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 0.657g |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%

79%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.546g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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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