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Brunost vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between brunost and potato chips

  • Brunost has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and calcium; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 101% more.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of brunost is 27.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79%
Contains more IronIron +213.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +282.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000%
~equal in Magnesium ~67mg
~equal in Potassium ~1275mg
~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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +601.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +733.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +370.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.9%
Contains more WaterWater +607.4%
Contains more OtherOther +31.9%
Contains more FatsFats +17.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1197.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg 101%
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.197mg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 12.17g 75%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.402mg 59%
Phosphorus 444mg 165mg 40%
Calcium 400mg 24mg 38%
Vitamin A 334µg 0µg 37%
Saturated fat 19.16g 10.96g 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.66mg 30%
Sodium 600mg 8mg 26%
Copper 0.08mg 0.306mg 25%
Histidine 0.293mg 153mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 3.827mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.44mg 17%
Iron 0.52mg 1.63mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.167mg 12%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.1µg 12%
Folate 5µg 45µg 10%
Fats 29.51g 34.6g 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Protein 9.65g 7g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 9.84g 5%
Calories 466kcal 536kcal 4%
Potassium 1409mg 1275mg 4%
Carbs 42.65g 52.9g 3%
Magnesium 70mg 67mg 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Zinc 1.14mg 1.09mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.