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Brunost vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brunost and Shrimp

  • Brunost has more Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 96% more.
  • Brunost contains 12 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Shrimp. Brunost contains 0.938g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Shrimp contains 0.079g.
  • Shrimp contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).

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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.
Brunost
Brunost
7
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +79.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.3%
Contains more Potassium +444%
Contains more Manganese +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.9%
Contains more Copper +373.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.51
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +79.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.3%
Contains more Potassium +444%
Contains more Manganese +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.9%
Contains more Copper +373.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.51

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.
Brunost
Brunost
9
:
0
Shrimp
Shrimp
Brunost
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
3
:
2
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +10439.3%
Contains more Carbs +21225%
Contains more Other +292.6%
Contains more Protein +148.5%
Contains more Water +453.1%
Brunost
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
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +10439.3%
Contains more Carbs +21225%
Contains more Other +292.6%
Contains more Protein +148.5%
Contains more Water +453.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16314.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1087.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16314.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1087.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 0.2g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 29.51g 0.28g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 0.2g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 99kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg 70mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.51mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 39mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 237mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 259mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 111mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.14mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.08mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.04mg 0.033mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 5µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 189mg Brunost
Trans Fat 0.002g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.048g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.079g Brunost
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
87%
Brunost
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.104g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.