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Brunost vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brunost and Mars

  • Brunost has more Calcium, while Mars has more Fiber.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 38% more than Mars.
  • Brunost contains 8 times more Cholesterol than Mars. While Brunost contains 94mg of Cholesterol, Mars contains only 12mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gjetost and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.

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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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Mars
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +65.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
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 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +65.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%

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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Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +566.5%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +566.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains more Protein +125.5%
Contains more Fats +52.7%
Contains more Water +690.6%
Contains more Other +106.5%
Contains more Carbs +69.8%
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% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +125.5%
Contains more Fats +52.7%
Contains more Water +690.6%
Contains more Other +106.5%
Contains more Carbs +69.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.2%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Mars
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Mars Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 70.4g Mars
Protein 9.65g 4.28g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 19.32g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 72.4g Mars
Calories 466kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Brunost
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Calcium 400mg 90mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.86mg Mars
Magnesium 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 136mg Mars
Zinc 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 167IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg Brunost
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 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 12mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 11.651g Mars
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 Mars
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
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.509g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.