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Brunost vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between brunost and fish sandwiches?

  • Fish sandwiches have less vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin B6 than brunost.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 96% higher.
  • Brunost has 13 times more vitamin A than fish sandwiches. Brunost has 1113IU of vitamin A, while fish sandwiches have 87IU.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less saturated fat.
  • Brunost has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +981.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +584%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +282.8%
Contains more IronIron +188.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +560%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg
~equal in Sodium ~602mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +887.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +805.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +137%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.8%
Contains more OtherOther +123%
Contains more WaterWater +260.4%
~equal in Protein ~10.29g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +203.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +567.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Fish sandwich
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.14mg 96%
Saturated fat 19.16g 1.949g 78%
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.68µg 73%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.37mg 60%
Phosphorus 444mg 116mg 47%
Calcium 400mg 37mg 36%
Vitamin A 334µg 6µg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 6.257g 35%
Potassium 1409mg 206mg 35%
Fats 29.51g 12.45g 26%
Cholesterol 94mg 35mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.07mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 2.595g 13%
Iron 0.52mg 1.5mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Magnesium 70mg 25mg 11%
Folate 5µg 46µg 10%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.264mg 10%
Calories 466kcal 257kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.21mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 2.15mg 8%
Selenium 14.5µg 18µg 6%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.49mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Carbs 42.65g 26.69g 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Protein 9.65g 10.29g 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.075mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Sodium 600mg 602mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
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 - EPA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.211g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.