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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.
Brunost
Brunost
7
:
3
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
Contains more Calcium +1112.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.5%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +86%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Contains more Iron +178.8%
Contains more Manganese +2445%
Equal in Magnesium - 74
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Soy sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1112.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.5%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +86%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Contains more Iron +178.8%
Contains more Manganese +2445%
Equal in Magnesium - 74

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
6
:
5
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +737.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1028.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.1%
Contains more Folate +180%
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%
Soy sauce
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% 9% 39% 42% 18% 35% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +737.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1028.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.1%
Contains more Folate +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
3
:
2
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Fats +5077.2%
Contains more Carbs +765.1%
Contains more Water +429.4%
Contains more Other +220.2%
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
Soy sauce
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 Protein +18.6%
Contains more Fats +5077.2%
Contains more Carbs +765.1%
Contains more Water +429.4%
Contains more Other +220.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
1
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8853.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Soy sauce
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8853.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.7%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 42.65g 4.13g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 8.14g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 0.57g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 4.93g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 53kcal Brunost
Sugar 0.4g Brunost
Fiber 0g 0.8g Soy sauce
Calcium 400mg 33mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 1.45mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 70mg 74mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 444mg 166mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 435mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 5493mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 0.87mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.043mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 14.5µg 0.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 0IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 0µg 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
Folate 5µg 14µg Soy sauce
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg 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
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.073g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.088g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.263g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Soy sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
87%
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.