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Brunost vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brunost and Provolone?

  • Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A, yet Provolone is richer in Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 82% higher.
  • Brunost has 17 times more Vitamin B1 than Provolone. Brunost has 0.315mg of Vitamin B1, while Provolone has 0.019mg.
  • Brunost contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, provolone types in this comparison.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +921%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.52mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 67% 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 0% 53% 4.6% 15% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +330.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +604%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +271.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +65.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1893%
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.1%
Contains more WaterWater +204.7%
~equal in Fats ~26.62g
~equal in Other ~4.71g

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.393g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Provolone Opinion
Calories 466kcal 351kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 29.51g 26.62g Brunost
Net carbs 42.65g 2.14g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 2.14g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 69mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Magnesium 70mg 28mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 756mg Provolone
Potassium 1409mg 138mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.52mg
Sugar 0.56g Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.026mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 3.23mg Provolone
Phosphorus 444mg 496mg Provolone
Sodium 600mg 876mg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 880IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 236µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Manganese 0.04mg 0.01mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.019mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.321mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.156mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.476mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.073mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.46µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.2µg Provolone
Folate 5µg 10µg Provolone
Choline 15.4mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 19.16g 17.078g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 7.393g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.769g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.393mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 0.992mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 0.814mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.318mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 0.765mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.293mg 1.115mg Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Provolone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
81%
Brunost
31%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.082g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.