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, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +159.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1639.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +86.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.2% |
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 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +254.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +774.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1495.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +243% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +191.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Other:
3.55 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6172.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +153.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +205.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~30.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.938 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11.1% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~19.066g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.899g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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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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| Calories | 466kcal | 373kcal |
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| Protein | 9.65g | 24.48g |
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| Fats | 29.51g | 30.28g |
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| Net carbs | 42.65g | 0.68g |
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| Carbs | 42.65g | 0.68g |
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| Cholesterol | 94mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 70mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 400mg | 746mg |
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| Potassium | 1409mg | 81mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.72mg |
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| Sugar | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.032mg |
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| Zinc | 1.14mg | 3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 444mg | |
| Sodium | 600mg | 600mg | |
| Vitamin A | 1113IU | 769IU |
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| Vitamin A | 334µg | 198µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| 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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| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg |
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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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| 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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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
81%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
72%
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.