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Brunost vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brunost and Taco

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, while Taco has more Fiber.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 102% more than Taco.
  • Brunost contains 17 times more Vitamin A RAE than Taco. While Brunost contains 334µg of Vitamin A RAE, Taco contains only 20µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taco is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gjetost and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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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Taco
Contains more Calcium +349.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.4%
Contains more Potassium +574.2%
Contains more Selenium +57.6%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Zinc +53.5%
Contains more Manganese +522.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
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 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Calcium +349.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.4%
Contains more Potassium +574.2%
Contains more Selenium +57.6%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Zinc +53.5%
Contains more Manganese +522.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.077

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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Taco
Contains more Vitamin A +749.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103%
Contains more Folate +280%
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 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +749.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103%
Contains more Folate +280%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Fats +132.4%
Contains more Carbs +114.9%
Contains more Other +202.5%
Contains more Water +324.3%
Equal in Protein - 8.86
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
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Fats +132.4%
Contains more Carbs +114.9%
Contains more Other +202.5%
Contains more Water +324.3%
Equal in Protein - 8.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.3%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Taco Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 15.95g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 8.86g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 12.7g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 19.85g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 226kcal Brunost
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Brunost
Fiber 0g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 400mg 89mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 70mg 32mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 178mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 209mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 1.14mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.08mg 0.077mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 14.5µg 9.2µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 131IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 20µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.05mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.06mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.09mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.93µg Brunost
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 4.384g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 4.411g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Taco
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
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.776g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.