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Brunost vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brunost and potato pancake

  • Brunost has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, and vitamin A, while potato pancake has more vitamin C and iron.
  • Brunost covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 93% more than potato pancake.
  • Brunost contains 13 times more calcium than potato pancake. While brunost contains 400mg of calcium, potato pancake contains only 32mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potato pancake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gjetost and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.9%
Contains more IronIron +221.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +550%

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +943.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +698.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +342.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +734.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +720%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.7%
Contains more FatsFats +99.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.4%
Contains more OtherOther +32.7%
Contains more WaterWater +255.4%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +701.3%

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 pancake
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.173mg 93%
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.29µg 89%
Saturated fat 19.16g 2.496g 76%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.757mg 52%
Phosphorus 444mg 128mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 7.516g 44%
Calcium 400mg 32mg 37%
Vitamin A 334µg 32µg 34%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Potassium 1409mg 622mg 23%
Fats 29.51g 14.76g 23%
Iron 0.52mg 1.67mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.448mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.158mg 13%
Copper 0.08mg 0.18mg 11%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.26mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 3.73g 10%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.9µg 10%
Calories 466kcal 268kcal 10%
Folate 5µg 41µg 9%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Magnesium 70mg 36mg 8%
Sodium 600mg 764mg 7%
Protein 9.65g 6.08g 7%
Carbs 42.65g 27.81g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 1.672mg 5%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.7mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 24.51g N/A
Cholesterol 94mg 95mg 0%
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.