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Brunost vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between brunost and muffin

  • Brunost has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and vitamin A; however, muffin is higher in manganese.
  • Brunost covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 94% more than muffin.
  • Muffin contains 15 times less vitamin A than brunost. Brunost contains 1113IU of vitamin A, while muffin contains 73IU.
  • Muffin has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +809.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1064.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.8%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1022.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1490.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +747.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +613%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1412.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +860%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.9%
Contains more FatsFats +83.6%
Contains more OtherOther +220.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.3%
Contains more WaterWater +85.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +763.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Muffin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.163mg 94%
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.16µg 94%
Saturated fat 19.16g 2.844g 74%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.47mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 8.103g 48%
Phosphorus 444mg 146mg 43%
Potassium 1409mg 121mg 38%
Calcium 400mg 44mg 36%
Vitamin A 334µg 21µg 35%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Fats 29.51g 16.07g 21%
Cholesterol 94mg 30mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.04mg 18%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.449mg 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Magnesium 70mg 10mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.168mg 12%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.2µg 11%
Folate 5µg 48µg 11%
Sodium 600mg 336mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Iron 0.52mg 1.3mg 10%
Protein 9.65g 4.49g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 4.822g 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.37mg 7%
Calories 466kcal 375kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 1.418mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Carbs 42.65g 53g 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
84%
Brunost
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.316g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.