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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 Monounsaturated Fat, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 96% more.
  • Brunost contains 164 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. Brunost contains 7.879g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Shrimp contains 0.048g.
  • 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.
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%
Shrimp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +79.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +471.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +444%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +373.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
~equal in Iron ~0.51mg

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%
Shrimp
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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Shrimp
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24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +10439.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21225%
Contains more OtherOther +292.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.5%
Contains more WaterWater +453.1%

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
Shrimp
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31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16314.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1087.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 466kcal 99kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 29.51g 0.28g Brunost
Net carbs 42.65g 0.2g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 0.2g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 189mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 39mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 70mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 259mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.51mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.14mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 444mg 237mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 111mg Shrimp
Vitamin A 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.033mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 2.42µg Brunost
Folate 5µg Brunost
Trans Fat 0.002g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.056g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.048g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.079g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Shrimp
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
81%
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.