Brunost vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between brunost and mars
- Brunost has more calcium and vitamin A, while mars has more fiber.
- Brunost covers your daily need for saturated fat, 38% more than mars.
- Brunost contains 8 times more cholesterol than mars. While brunost contains 94mg of cholesterol, mars contains only 12mg.
- Brunost has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brunost is 27, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gjetost and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +344.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +52.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +690.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 106% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 101% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 67% | |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1409mg | 41% | |
| Vitamin A | 334µg | 37% | |
| Saturated fat | 19.16g | 11.651g | 34% |
| Calcium | 400mg | 90mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 12mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 26% | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 21% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.879g | 20% | |
| Sodium | 600mg | 136mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 17% | |
| Fats | 29.51g | 19.32g | 16% |
| Protein | 9.65g | 4.28g | 11% |
| Carbs | 42.65g | 72.4g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 466kcal | 475kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 42.65g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.992mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.814mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.765mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.293mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.509g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins