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Brunost vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brunost and Soy sauce

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, however, Soy sauce has more Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Soy sauce is 213% higher.
  • Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, gjetost and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1112.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +86%
Contains more ZincZinc +31%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%
Contains more IronIron +178.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2445%
~equal in Magnesium ~74mg

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%
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% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +737.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1028.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~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
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
Contains more FatsFats +5077.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +765.1%
Contains more WaterWater +429.4%
Contains more OtherOther +220.2%

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
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8853.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Soy sauce Opinion
Calories 466kcal 53kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 8.14g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 0.57g Brunost
Net carbs 42.65g 4.13g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 4.93g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 70mg 74mg Soy sauce
Calcium 400mg 33mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 435mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 1.45mg Soy sauce
Sugar 0.4g Brunost
Fiber 0g 0.8g Soy sauce
Copper 0.08mg 0.043mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 0.87mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 166mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 5493mg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 0IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 0µg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 14.5µg 0.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.033mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.165mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 2.196mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.297mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.148mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Folate 5µg 14µg Soy sauce
Choline 18.3mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.073g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.088g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.263g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.096mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.271mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.318mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.537mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.381mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.097mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.353mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.332mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.174mg Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 4893mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.