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Brunost vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brunost and saffron different?

  • Brunost is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium, while saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1233% more than brunost.
  • Saffron is lower in cholesterol.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than brunost (27).

Cheese, gjetost and Spices, saffron types were used 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.
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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +277.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.4%
Contains more IronIron +2034.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +310%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70920%
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1137%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +272.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
~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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +404.4%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14.7%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1736.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.04mg 28.408mg 1233%
Iron 0.52mg 11.1mg 132%
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg 101%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.267mg 86%
Saturated fat 19.16g 1.586g 80%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 67%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 1.01mg 57%
Magnesium 70mg 264mg 46%
Fats 29.51g 5.85g 36%
Vitamin A 334µg 27µg 34%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Calcium 400mg 111mg 29%
Copper 0.08mg 0.328mg 28%
Phosphorus 444mg 252mg 27%
Folate 5µg 93µg 22%
Sodium 600mg 148mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 0.429g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.115mg 17%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.6µg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Potassium 1409mg 1724mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 2.067g 8%
Calories 466kcal 310kcal 8%
Carbs 42.65g 65.37g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 1.46mg 4%
Protein 9.65g 11.43g 4%
Net carbs 42.65g 61.47g N/A
Zinc 1.14mg 1.09mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.574g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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.
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.