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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.574g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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