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Brunost vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brunost and Squid

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Squid is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Squid covers your daily Selenium needs 137% more than Brunost.
  • Squid has 81 times less Saturated Fat than Brunost. Brunost has 19.16g of Saturated Fat, while Squid has 0.236g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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.
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Squid
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +121.2%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Iron +1984.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Zinc +203.5%
Contains more Copper +1147.5%
Contains more Manganese +422.5%
Contains more Selenium +517.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +121.2%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Iron +1984.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Zinc +203.5%
Contains more Copper +1147.5%
Contains more Manganese +422.5%
Contains more Selenium +517.9%

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.
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Squid
Contains more Vitamin A +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1752.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +123.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.27
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1752.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +123.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Squid
Contains more Fats +2007.9%
Contains more Carbs +2500.6%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Contains more Protein +236.6%
Contains more Water +354.8%
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
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +2007.9%
Contains more Carbs +2500.6%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Contains more Protein +236.6%
Contains more Water +354.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Squid
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4763.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4763.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Squid Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 1.64g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 32.48g Squid
Fats 29.51g 1.4g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 1.64g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 158kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg 180mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 70mg 60mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 1409mg 637mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 744mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.08mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.04mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 14.5µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 1113IU 675IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 203µg Brunost
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.017mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.9mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.27mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 5.4µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.393mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 0.992mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 0.814mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.318mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0.765mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.293mg 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 94mg 224mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.162g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.268g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Squid
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
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.924g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.