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Brunost vs. Kefir — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brunost and Kefir

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B1 in Brunost is higher than in Kefir.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 96% more than Kefir.
  • Kefir has 29 times less Saturated Fat than Brunost. Brunost has 19.16g of Saturated Fat, while Kefir has 0.658g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY.

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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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Kefir
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains more Potassium +759.1%
Contains more Zinc +147.8%
Contains more Copper +788.9%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +302.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
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 39% 2% 9% 45% 15% 6% 13% 3% 1% 20%
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains more Potassium +759.1%
Contains more Zinc +147.8%
Contains more Copper +788.9%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +302.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

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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Kefir
Contains more Vitamin A +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +923.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +770.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +367.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +734.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +160%
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 35% 1% 30% 1% 8% 32% 3% 24% 14% 10% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +923.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +770.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +367.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +734.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +160%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Kefir
Contains more Protein +154.6%
Contains more Fats +3073.1%
Contains more Carbs +852%
Contains more Other +550.7%
Contains more Water +570.2%
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
4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +154.6%
Contains more Fats +3073.1%
Contains more Carbs +852%
Contains more Other +550.7%
Contains more Water +570.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Kefir
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2441.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1669.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2441.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1669.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Kefir
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Kefir Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 4.48g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 3.79g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 0.93g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 4.48g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 41kcal Brunost
Sugar 4.61g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 130mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.04mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 12mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 105mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 164mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 40mg Kefir
Zinc 1.14mg 0.46mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.009mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.005mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 3.6µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 569IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 171µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.02mg Kefir
Vitamin D 41IU Kefir
Vitamin D 1µg Kefir
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Kefir
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.03mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.135mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.15mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.385mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.058mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 13µg Kefir
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.29µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kefir
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 5mg Kefir
Trans Fat 0.037g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.658g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.31g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.053g Brunost
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Kefir
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
16%
Kefir
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
15%
Kefir

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.502g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.