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Brunost vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brunost and graham cracker

  • Brunost has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium; however, graham cracker has more manganese and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brunost is 101% higher.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index than brunost.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +419.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +728.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.2%
Contains more IronIron +626.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2447.5%

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.
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% 111% 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% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +336%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +697.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +446%
Contains more FolateFolate +1720%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.2%
Contains more FatsFats +178.4%
Contains more WaterWater +296.5%
Contains more OtherOther +186.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.1%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +214%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +474.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Graham cracker DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg 101%
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.317mg 82%
Saturated fat 19.16g 1.633g 80%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.42mg 59%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.019mg 43%
Iron 0.52mg 3.78mg 41%
Phosphorus 444mg 185mg 37%
Vitamin A 334µg 0µg 37%
Potassium 1409mg 170mg 36%
Calcium 400mg 77mg 32%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 5.388g 30%
Fats 29.51g 10.6g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 4.439mg 23%
Folate 5µg 91µg 22%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Selenium 14.5µg 6.3µg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 2.509g 13%
Carbs 42.65g 77.66g 12%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Copper 0.08mg 0.17mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.156mg 9%
Magnesium 70mg 40mg 7%
Sodium 600mg 459mg 6%
Protein 9.65g 6.69g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.265mg 4%
Calories 466kcal 430kcal 2%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.96mg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Graham cracker
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
84%
Brunost
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.527g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.