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Brunost vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brunost and Liver

  • Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 than Brunost.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 677% more.
  • Brunost contains 14 times more Saturated Fat than Liver. Brunost contains 19.16g of Saturated Fat, while Liver contains 1.41g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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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Liver
Contains more Calcium +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +839.3%
Contains more Iron +3346.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +489.5%
Contains more Copper +692.5%
Contains more Manganese +650%
Contains more Selenium +365.5%
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 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +839.3%
Contains more Iron +3346.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +489.5%
Contains more Copper +692.5%
Contains more Manganese +650%
Contains more Selenium +365.5%

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.
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Liver
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1517%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.3%
Contains more Folate +3160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +671.5%
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 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1517%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.3%
Contains more Folate +3160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +671.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Liver
Contains more Fats +570.7%
Contains more Carbs +1034.3%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Contains more Protein +169.6%
Contains more Water +378.6%
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
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +570.7%
Contains more Carbs +1034.3%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Contains more Protein +169.6%
Contains more Water +378.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Liver
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Liver Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 3.76g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 26.02g Liver
Fats 29.51g 4.4g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 3.76g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 165kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg 10mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 70mg 14mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 241mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 150mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 1.14mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.08mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.04mg 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 14.5µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 1113IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.258mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 5µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 18.67µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 0.393mg 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 0.992mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 0.814mg 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.318mg 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 0.765mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.293mg 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 94mg 355mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 1.41g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.63g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 1.05g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Liver
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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 551mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 261mg)
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.

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.