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Brunost vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brunost and Pumpkin seeds

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, however, Pumpkin seeds has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 102% higher.
  • Pumpkin seeds are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

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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 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +627.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +382.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +274.3%
Contains more IronIron +536.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +762.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +803.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1140%

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 1% 3.7% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1695.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +826.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2557.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5883.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +632.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +52.1%
Contains more WaterWater +198.7%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26%

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
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +842.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Pumpkin seeds Opinion
Calories 466kcal 446kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 18.55g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 29.51g 19.4g Brunost
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seeds
Net carbs 42.65g 35.35g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 53.75g Pumpkin seeds
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Pumpkin seeds
Magnesium 70mg 262mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 400mg 55mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 919mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.08mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 1.14mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 444mg 92mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 18mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 1113IU 62IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 3µg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seeds
Selenium 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.034mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.052mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.286mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.056mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.037mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Folate 5µg 9µg Pumpkin seeds
Saturated Fat 19.16g 3.67g Pumpkin seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 6.032g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 8.844g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.393mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seeds
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 0.992mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 0.814mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.318mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 0.765mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.293mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Pumpkin seeds
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
81%
Brunost
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pumpkin seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.