Brunost vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between brunost and Swiss cheese
- Brunost is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, and vitamin B1; however, Swiss cheese is richer in calcium, zinc, selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
- Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 83% higher.
- Brunost has 29 times more vitamin B1 than Swiss cheese. While brunost has 0.315mg of vitamin B1, Swiss cheese has only 0.011mg.
- Swiss cheese has less sodium.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, swiss.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1856.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +283.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2763.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +357.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1170.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +849.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +281.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
4.75 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2861.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +179.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +180% |
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Fats
~30.99g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.938 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~18.227g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.046g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.302mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.353mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 400mg | 890mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1409mg | 72mg | 39% |
| Protein | 9.65g | 26.96g | 35% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 4.37mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 30µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 3.06µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.011mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 574mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 187mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.071mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 42.65g | 1.44g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 33mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 334µg | 288µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 19.16g | 18.227g | 4% |
| Calories | 466kcal | 393kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.047mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.5mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 1.341g | 3% |
| Fats | 29.51g | 30.99g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 42.65g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 93mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.879g | 8.046g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.992mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.814mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.765mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.293mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | N/A |
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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
84%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.933g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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