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Brunost vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brunost and Potato salad

  • Potato salad has less Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 102% more than Potato salad.
  • Potato salad has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 +2005.3%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +753.8%
Contains more Potassium +454.7%
Contains more Zinc +267.7%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Copper +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +152.5%
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +2005.3%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +753.8%
Contains more Potassium +454.7%
Contains more Zinc +267.7%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Copper +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +152.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +527.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.89
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +527.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.89

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +260.1%
Contains more Fats +259.9%
Contains more Carbs +281.8%
Contains more Other +143.6%
Contains more Water +465.5%
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +260.1%
Contains more Fats +259.9%
Contains more Carbs +281.8%
Contains more Other +143.6%
Contains more Water +465.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.4%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.4%

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 salad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 9.87g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 2.68g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 8.2g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 11.17g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 143kcal Brunost
Fiber 0g 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 400mg 19mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.65mg Potato salad
Magnesium 70mg 15mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 52mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 254mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 529mg Potato salad
Zinc 1.14mg 0.31mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 14.5µg 4.1µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 157IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 32µg Brunost
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.077mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.06mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.534mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.141mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 7µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.042mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.116mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.141mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.202mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.171mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.066mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.135mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.172mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.062mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 68mg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 19.16g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 2.48g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.