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Brunost vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brunost and Macadamia

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A, and Phosphorus, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 178% more.
  • Macadamia contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +370.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +282.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +609.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +845%
Contains more ZincZinc +14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10227.5%

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% 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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.275mg
~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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +208.6%
Contains more WaterWater +888.2%
Contains more OtherOther +316.7%
Contains more FatsFats +156.8%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +647.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Macadamia
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Macadamia Opinion
Calories 466kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Protein 9.65g 7.91g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 75.77g Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Net carbs 42.65g 5.22g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 13.82g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Macadamia
Magnesium 70mg 130mg Macadamia
Calcium 400mg 85mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 368mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Brunost
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Copper 0.08mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.14mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 444mg 188mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 5mg Macadamia
Vitamin A 1113IU 0IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.04mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 14.5µg 3.6µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.162mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.758mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Folate 5µg 11µg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 19.16g 12.061g Macadamia
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 1.502g Macadamia
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.067mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.37mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.314mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.602mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.018mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.023mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.765mg 0.363mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.195mg Brunost
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.