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Brunost vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brunost and jícama raw

  • Jícama raw contains less vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, and selenium than brunost.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for brunost is 104% higher.
  • Jícama raw is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and Yambean (jicama), raw.

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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 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +483.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +839.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +612.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2366.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
Contains more IronIron +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%

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 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4665.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +306.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2382.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~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
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1240.3%
Contains more FatsFats +32688.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +383.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1483.3%
Contains more WaterWater +570.2%

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
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +157480%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2081.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Jícama raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.029mg 104%
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg 101%
Saturated fat 19.16g 0.021g 87%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.135mg 64%
Phosphorus 444mg 18mg 61%
Fats 29.51g 0.09g 45%
Calcium 400mg 12mg 39%
Potassium 1409mg 150mg 37%
Vitamin A 334µg 1µg 37%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Sodium 600mg 4mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.02mg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Calories 466kcal 38kcal 21%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 0.005g 20%
Protein 9.65g 0.72g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.042mg 18%
Magnesium 70mg 12mg 14%
Carbs 42.65g 8.82g 11%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.16mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.043g 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.048mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.2mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Folate 5µg 12µg 2%
Iron 0.52mg 0.6mg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.06mg 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Jícama raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
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. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.