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Brunost vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between brunost and shark raw?

  • Brunost is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet shark raw is richer in selenium.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 102% higher.
  • Brunost has 21 times more saturated fat than shark raw. Brunost has 19.16g of saturated fat, while shark raw has 0.925g.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than brunost.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1076.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +780.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +61.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151.7%

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 0% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +377.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2129%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +382.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +261.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +554.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +410.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.4%
Contains more WaterWater +447.5%

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +335.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Shark raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.062mg 102%
Saturated fat 19.16g 0.925g 83%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.695mg 53%
Selenium 14.5µg 36.5µg 40%
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.49µg 39%
Fats 29.51g 4.51g 38%
Calcium 400mg 34mg 37%
Potassium 1409mg 160mg 37%
Phosphorus 444mg 210mg 33%
Vitamin A 334µg 70µg 29%
Sodium 600mg 79mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.042mg 23%
Protein 9.65g 20.98g 23%
Calories 466kcal 130kcal 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 1.808g 15%
Cholesterol 94mg 51mg 14%
Carbs 42.65g 0g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 2.938mg 13%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.4mg 10%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.43mg 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.033mg 5%
Magnesium 70mg 49mg 5%
Iron 0.52mg 0.84mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 1.195g 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.015mg 1%
Folate 5µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.235g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.