Brunost vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Brunost and Parmesan
- Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, while Parmesan has more Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
- Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 79% more than Parmesan.
- Brunost contains 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Parmesan. While Brunost contains 0.315mg of Vitamin B1, Parmesan contains only 0.026mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Brunost is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, parmesan, grated.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +682.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +268.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +286% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +916.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +644.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +234.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +72.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +194.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.2% |
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Fats
~27.84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -19.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~7.13g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 466kcal | 420kcal |
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| Protein | 9.65g | 28.42g |
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| Fats | 29.51g | 27.84g |
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| Net carbs | 42.65g | 13.91g |
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| Carbs | 42.65g | 13.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 94mg | 86mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU |
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| Magnesium | 70mg | 34mg |
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| Calcium | 400mg | 853mg |
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| Potassium | 1409mg | 180mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.49mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 1.14mg | 4.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 627mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 1804mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1113IU | 974IU |
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| Vitamin A | 334µg | 262µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.071mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 34.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 1.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.876g |
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| Choline | 14.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.16g | 15.371g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.879g | 7.13g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 1.386g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.383mg |
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| Threonine | 0.393mg | 1.075mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 1.455mg |
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| Leucine | 0.992mg | 2.747mg |
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| Lysine | 0.814mg | 2.201mg |
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| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.751mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 1.538mg |
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| Valine | 0.765mg | 1.865mg |
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| Histidine | 0.293mg | 0.806mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
114%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 1204mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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