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Brunost vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brunost and omelette

  • Brunost is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and vitamin B1; however, omelette is richer in selenium.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 79% higher.
  • Brunost has 12 times more potassium than omelette. While brunost has 1409mg of potassium, omelette has only 117mg.
  • Omelette has less saturated fat.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index (0) than brunost (27).

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +536.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1104.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +184.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.9%
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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%
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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +826.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +218.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +680%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more FatsFats +153.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6564.1%
Contains more OtherOther +375%
Contains more WaterWater +466.4%
~equal in Protein ~10.57g

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Omelette DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.386mg 77%
Cholesterol 94mg 313mg 73%
Saturated fat 19.16g 3.319g 72%
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.76µg 69%
Choline 247.6mg 45%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 1.289mg 41%
Phosphorus 444mg 167mg 40%
Potassium 1409mg 117mg 38%
Calcium 400mg 48mg 35%
Fats 29.51g 11.66g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.034mg 23%
Selenium 14.5µg 25.8µg 21%
Sodium 600mg 155mg 19%
Vitamin A 334µg 172µg 18%
Calories 466kcal 154kcal 16%
Magnesium 70mg 11mg 14%
Carbs 42.65g 0.64g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 2.712g 12%
Iron 0.52mg 1.48mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.143mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 9%
Folate 5µg 39µg 9%
Vitamin D 69IU 9%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 4.843g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.064mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Protein 9.65g 10.57g 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.063mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.024mg 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Zinc 1.14mg 1.09mg 0%
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.841g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.