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Brunost vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brunost and nattō

  • Brunost has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, nattō has more iron, copper, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for nattō is 101% higher.
  • Nattō is lower in cholesterol.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index than brunost.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and Natto.

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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%
Nattō
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 82% 65% 64% 323% 222% 83% 75% 0.91% 199% 48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more IronIron +1553.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +733.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3720%

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%
Nattō
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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 43% 0% 0.2% 0% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 0% 58% 6% 31%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +627.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Nattō
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19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +168.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +236.4%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101%
Contains more WaterWater +309.4%

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
Nattō
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +224.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +562%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Nattō DV% diff.
Iron 0.52mg 8.6mg 101%
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg 101%
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.19mg 92%
Saturated fat 19.16g 1.591g 80%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.528mg 65%
Copper 0.08mg 0.667mg 65%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.215mg 63%
Phosphorus 444mg 174mg 39%
Vitamin A 334µg 0µg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 6.21g 35%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Fats 29.51g 11g 28%
Sodium 600mg 7mg 26%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Protein 9.65g 19.4g 20%
Potassium 1409mg 729mg 20%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Calcium 400mg 217mg 18%
Zinc 1.14mg 3.03mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 2.43g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg 14%
Calories 466kcal 211kcal 13%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.16mg 13%
Magnesium 70mg 115mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.13mg 11%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.8µg 10%
Carbs 42.65g 12.68g 10%
Choline 57mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0mg 5%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 4.89g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0.512mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Nattō
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
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.569g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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.

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. Nattō - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172443/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.