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Brunost vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brunost and Lamb

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Lamb has more Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 87% more than Lamb.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gjetost and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
Brunost
Brunost
5
:
5
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +2252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.2%
Contains more Potassium +354.5%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Iron +261.5%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +291.2%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +2252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.2%
Contains more Potassium +354.5%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Iron +261.5%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +291.2%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%

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.
Brunost
Brunost
5
:
6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +452.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +719.2%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.55
Brunost
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +452.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +719.2%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.55

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Fats +40.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +479.3%
Contains more Protein +154.1%
Contains more Water +299.7%
Brunost
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +40.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +479.3%
Contains more Protein +154.1%
Contains more Water +299.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
0
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61%
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 0g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 29.51g 20.94g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 0g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 294kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg 17mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 70mg 23mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 188mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 310mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 1.14mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.08mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 1113IU 0IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.1mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.25mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.66mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.13mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.393mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.992mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.814mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.318mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.765mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.293mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 94mg 97mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.