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Brunost vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brunost and Peppermint

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Peppermint is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 101% more than Peppermint.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 Calcium +64.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +508.2%
Contains more Potassium +147.6%
Contains more Iron +876.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +311.3%
Contains more Manganese +2840%
Equal in Zinc - 1.11
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 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Calcium +64.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +508.2%
Contains more Potassium +147.6%
Contains more Iron +876.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +311.3%
Contains more Manganese +2840%
Equal in Zinc - 1.11

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +419.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +891.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +281.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.8%
Contains more Folate +2180%
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 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +419.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +891.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +281.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.8%
Contains more Folate +2180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +157.3%
Contains more Fats +3039.4%
Contains more Carbs +186.4%
Contains more Other +168.4%
Contains more Water +485.2%
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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Protein +157.3%
Contains more Fats +3039.4%
Contains more Carbs +186.4%
Contains more Other +168.4%
Contains more Water +485.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23775.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23775.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 6.89g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 3.75g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 0.94g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 14.89g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 70kcal Brunost
Fiber 0g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 400mg 243mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 70mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 444mg 73mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 569mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.14mg 1.11mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.04mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 212µg Brunost
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.082mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.266mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.338mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.129mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.058mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.154mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.154mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.281mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.161mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.053mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.191mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.187mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.075mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.246g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.033g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.508g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Peppermint
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
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.