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Brunost vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brunost and Surimi

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Surimi is richer in Selenium.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 105% more than Surimi.
  • Surimi has 100 times less Saturated Fat than Brunost. Brunost has 19.16g of Saturated Fat, while Surimi has 0.191g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Fish, surimi.

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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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Surimi
Contains more Calcium +4344.4%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +62.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains more Potassium +1158%
Contains more Zinc +245.5%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Selenium +93.8%
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 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +4344.4%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +62.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains more Potassium +1158%
Contains more Zinc +245.5%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Selenium +93.8%

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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Surimi
Contains more Vitamin A +1561.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6481%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4687.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +803.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.3%
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 5% 13% 0% 0% 5% 5% 5% 5% 7% 2% 200% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1561.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6481%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4687.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +803.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Surimi
Contains more Fats +3178.9%
Contains more Carbs +522.6%
Contains more Other +550.7%
Contains more Protein +57.3%
Contains more Water +468%
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
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Fats +3178.9%
Contains more Carbs +522.6%
Contains more Other +550.7%
Contains more Protein +57.3%
Contains more Water +468%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Surimi
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5187.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5187.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 6.85g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 15.18g Surimi
Fats 29.51g 0.9g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 6.85g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 99kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg 9mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.26mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 43mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 282mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 112mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 143mg Surimi
Zinc 1.14mg 0.33mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.032mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 28.1µg Surimi
Vitamin A 1113IU 67IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 20µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.02mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.021mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.22mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.07mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.03mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 2µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.6µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.092mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.734mg Surimi
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.709mg Surimi
Leucine 0.992mg 1.202mg Surimi
Lysine 0.814mg 1.387mg Surimi
Methionine 0.318mg 0.515mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.595mg Surimi
Valine 0.765mg 0.77mg Surimi
Histidine 0.293mg 0.35mg Surimi
Cholesterol 94mg 30mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.191g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.149g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.443g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Surimi
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
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.969g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 - $1)
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

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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.