Brunost vs Monterey Jack - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Brunost and Monterey Jack?
- Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, yet Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, and Zinc.
- Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 76% higher.
- Brunost has 21 times more Vitamin B1 than Monterey Jack. Brunost has 0.315mg of Vitamin B1, while Monterey Jack has 0.015mg.
We used Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, monterey types in this comparison.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+159.3%
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Potassium
+1639.5%
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Copper
+150%
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Calcium
+86.5%
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Iron
+38.5%
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Zinc
+163.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 444
Equal in Sodium - 600
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Magnesium
+159.3%
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Potassium
+1639.5%
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Copper
+150%
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Calcium
+86.5%
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Iron
+38.5%
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Zinc
+163.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 444
Equal in Sodium - 600
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+44.7%
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Vitamin B1
+2000%
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Vitamin B2
+254.4%
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Vitamin B3
+774.2%
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Vitamin B5
+1495.7%
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Vitamin B6
+243%
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Vitamin B12
+191.6%
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Folate
+260%
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Vitamin A
+44.7%
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Vitamin B1
+2000%
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Vitamin B2
+254.4%
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Vitamin B3
+774.2%
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Vitamin B5
+1495.7%
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Vitamin B6
+243%
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Vitamin B12
+191.6%
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Folate
+260%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+6172.1%
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Other
+33.8%
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Protein
+153.7%
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Water
+205.1%
Equal in Fats - 30.28
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
4.75 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
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3.55 g
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Carbs
+6172.1%
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+33.8%
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Protein
+153.7%
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Water
+205.1%
Equal in Fats - 30.28
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.066
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.899
Saturated Fat:
19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.938 g
Saturated Fat:
19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.899 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.066
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.899
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 42.65g | 0.68g |
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Protein | 9.65g | 24.48g |
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Fats | 29.51g | 30.28g |
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Carbs | 42.65g | 0.68g |
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Calories | 466kcal | 373kcal |
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Sugar | 0.5g |
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Calcium | 400mg | 746mg |
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Iron | 0.52mg | 0.72mg |
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Magnesium | 70mg | 27mg |
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Phosphorus | 444mg | 444mg | |
Potassium | 1409mg | 81mg |
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Sodium | 600mg | 600mg | |
Zinc | 1.14mg | 3mg |
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Copper | 0.08mg | 0.032mg |
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Vitamin A | 1113IU | 769IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 334µg | 198µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.26mg |
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Vitamin D | 22IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.015mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.39mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 0.093mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.21mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.079mg |
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Folate | 5µg | 18µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 0.83µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.315mg |
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Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.871mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 1.519mg |
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Leucine | 0.992mg | 2.344mg |
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Lysine | 0.814mg | 2.037mg |
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Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.641mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 1.289mg |
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Valine | 0.765mg | 1.635mg |
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Histidine | 0.293mg | 0.859mg |
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Cholesterol | 94mg | 89mg |
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Saturated Fat | 19.16g | 19.066g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 7.879g | 8.751g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 0.899g |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
87%

27%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%

80%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Monterey Jack is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094000000000001g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is cheaper?

Brunost is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (600 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.