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Brunost vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brunost and Shiitake different?

  • Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Magnesium, however, Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 90% higher.
  • Brunost contains 200 times more Calcium than Shiitake. While Brunost contains 400mg of Calcium, Shiitake contains only 2mg.
  • Shiitake has less Sodium.

Cheese, gjetost and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +19900%
Contains more Iron +26.8%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +296.4%
Contains more Potassium +363.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +154.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +77.5%
Contains more Manganese +475%
Equal in Zinc - 1.03
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 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +19900%
Contains more Iron +26.8%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +296.4%
Contains more Potassium +363.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +154.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +77.5%
Contains more Manganese +475%
Equal in Zinc - 1.03

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +536.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.9%
Contains more Folate +160%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.293
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 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +536.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.9%
Contains more Folate +160%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.293

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +330.8%
Contains more Fats +5922.4%
Contains more Carbs +528.1%
Contains more Other +541.9%
Contains more Water +567.7%
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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +330.8%
Contains more Fats +5922.4%
Contains more Carbs +528.1%
Contains more Other +541.9%
Contains more Water +567.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 4.29g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 2.24g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 0.49g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 6.79g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 34kcal Brunost
Sugar 2.38g Brunost
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 400mg 2mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.41mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 20mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 112mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 304mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.14mg 1.03mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.04mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 14.5µg 5.7µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg Brunost
Vitamin D 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.015mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.217mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 1.5mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 5µg 13µg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 2.42µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.011mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.134mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.111mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.189mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.134mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.033mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.111mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.145mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.056mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 19.16g Shiitake
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 Shiitake
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
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.