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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, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1064.5%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +242.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23%
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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%
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% 34% 4.8% 15% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +885.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +320%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1821.2%
Contains more OtherOther +20.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.4%
Contains more WaterWater +208.5%
~equal in Fats ~27.44g

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
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.614g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.747g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Gouda cheese Opinion
Calories 466kcal 356kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 29.51g 27.44g Brunost
Net carbs 42.65g 2.22g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 2.22g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 114mg Brunost
Vitamin D 20IU Gouda cheese
Magnesium 70mg 29mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 1409mg 121mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.24mg Brunost
Sugar 2.22g Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.036mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 444mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 600mg 819mg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 563IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 165µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.03mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.334mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.063mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.34mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.08mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.54µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Folate 5µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Choline 15.4mg Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 19.16g 17.614g Gouda cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 7.747g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.657g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.393mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 0.992mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 0.814mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.318mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 0.765mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.293mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Brunost Gouda cheese
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
31%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.546g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.