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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, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Nattō has more Iron, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Nattō is 101% higher.
  • Nattō is lower in Cholesterol.

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.
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Nattō
Contains more Calcium +84.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.2%
Contains more Potassium +93.3%
Contains more Selenium +64.8%
Contains more Iron +1553.8%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +165.8%
Contains more Copper +733.8%
Contains more Manganese +3720%
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 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Contains more Calcium +84.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.2%
Contains more Potassium +93.3%
Contains more Selenium +64.8%
Contains more Iron +1553.8%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +165.8%
Contains more Copper +733.8%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Nattō
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +627.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +60%
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% 1% 0% 44% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 6% 0% 58%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +627.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nattō
Contains more Fats +168.3%
Contains more Carbs +236.4%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +101%
Contains more Water +309.4%
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
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 Fats +168.3%
Contains more Carbs +236.4%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +101%
Contains more Water +309.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nattō
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +224.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +562%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +224.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Nattō Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 7.28g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 29.51g 11g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 12.68g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 211kcal Brunost
Sugar 4.89g Brunost
Fiber 0g 5.4g Nattō
Calcium 400mg 217mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 8.6mg Nattō
Magnesium 70mg 115mg Nattō
Phosphorus 444mg 174mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 729mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 7mg Nattō
Zinc 1.14mg 3.03mg Nattō
Copper 0.08mg 0.667mg Nattō
Manganese 0.04mg 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 14.5µg 8.8µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 0IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.16mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.19mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.215mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.13mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 8µg Nattō
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.393mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 0.992mg 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 0.814mg 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.318mg 0.208mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 0.765mg 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.293mg 0.512mg Nattō
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 19.16g 1.591g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 2.43g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 6.21g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
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.