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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +363.5%
Contains more IronIron +26.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +296.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +475%
~equal in Zinc ~1.03mg

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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
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% 0% 0% 12% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +536.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.293mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +330.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5922.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +528.1%
Contains more OtherOther +541.9%
Contains more WaterWater +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 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 Shiitake Opinion
Calories 466kcal 34kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 2.24g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 0.49g Brunost
Net carbs 42.65g 4.29g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 6.79g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg Shiitake
Vitamin D 18IU Shiitake
Magnesium 70mg 20mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 2mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 304mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.41mg Brunost
Sugar 2.38g Brunost
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Copper 0.08mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.14mg 1.03mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 112mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 9mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg Brunost
Vitamin D 0.4µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.04mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 14.5µg 5.7µg Brunost
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
Vitamin B12 2.42µg Brunost
Folate 5µg 13µg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 19.16g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Shiitake
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
81%
Brunost
24%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
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.