Brunost vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between brunost and ricotta?
- Brunost is richer than ricotta in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin B6.
- Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 91% more.
- Brunost has 24 times more vitamin B1 than ricotta. While brunost has 0.315mg of vitamin B1, ricotta has only 0.013mg.
- The amount of sodium in ricotta is lower.
We used Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +536.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +93.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1241.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +281% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +566.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +178.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2323.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +608.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +681.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1473.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +530.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +611.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +127.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1303% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +365.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +433.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.195mg | 91% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 0.34µg | 87% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.213mg | 63% |
| Saturated fat | 19.16g | 8.295g | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 158mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1409mg | 105mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.013mg | 25% |
| Fats | 29.51g | 12.98g | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 334µg | 120µg | 24% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 84mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 400mg | 207mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.043mg | 18% |
| Calories | 466kcal | 174kcal | 15% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 11mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 51mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 42.65g | 3.04g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.879g | 3.627g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.021mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 0.385g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 0.104mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 9.65g | 11.26g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.006mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 42.65g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 1.16mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.992mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.814mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.765mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.293mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
84%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 516mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.865g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.