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Brunost vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brunost and Sesame

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 445% higher.
  • Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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%
Sesame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +401.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.8%
Contains more IronIron +2698.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +5002.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +579.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6050%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.2%

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%
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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% 0.54% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +459.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6602%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +455.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1840%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Sesame
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18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.9%
Contains more WaterWater +186.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.7%
Contains more FatsFats +68.3%
~equal in Other ~4.46g

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
Sesame
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +138.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2221.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Sesame Opinion
Calories 466kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 9.65g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 29.51g 49.67g Sesame
Net carbs 42.65g 11.65g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 23.45g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Sesame
Magnesium 70mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 400mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 1409mg 468mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Brunost
Fiber 0g 11.8g Sesame
Copper 0.08mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 1.14mg 7.75mg Sesame
Phosphorus 444mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 600mg 11mg Sesame
Vitamin A 1113IU 9IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 0.04mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 14.5µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.247mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.05mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.79mg Sesame
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Folate 5µg 97µg Sesame
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 19.16g 6.957g Sesame
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 21.773g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.393mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 0.992mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.814mg 0.569mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.765mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.293mg 0.522mg Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Sesame
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
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.203g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.