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Brunost vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brunost and Horned melon

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Horned melon is richer in Iron.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 105% more.
  • Brunost contains 300 times more Sodium than Horned melon. Brunost contains 600mg of Sodium, while Horned melon contains 2mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Horned melon (Kiwano).

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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 +2976.9%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +1045.5%
Contains more Zinc +137.5%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Iron +117.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.039
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 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2976.9%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +1045.5%
Contains more Zinc +137.5%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Iron +117.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.039

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 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1731.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1731.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +442.1%
Contains more Fats +2242.1%
Contains more Carbs +464.2%
Contains more Other +1004.7%
Contains more Water +562%
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
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +442.1%
Contains more Fats +2242.1%
Contains more Carbs +464.2%
Contains more Other +1004.7%
Contains more Water +562%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 7.56g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 1.78g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 1.26g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 7.56g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 44kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg 13mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 70mg 40mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 37mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 123mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 1.14mg 0.48mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.02mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.039mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 147IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 7µg Brunost
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.025mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.015mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.565mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.183mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.063mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 3µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 19.16g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Horned melon
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
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/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.