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Brunost vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brunost and Tamale different?

  • Brunost is higher than Tamale in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 100% more than Tamale.
  • Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, gjetost and Tamales (Navajo) types were used in this article.

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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
6
:
4
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Calcium +1279.3%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.5%
Contains more Potassium +975.6%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Selenium +141.7%
Contains more Iron +134.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.8%
Contains more Manganese +335%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +1279.3%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.5%
Contains more Potassium +975.6%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Selenium +141.7%
Contains more Iron +134.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.8%
Contains more Manganese +335%

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
:
4
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1627.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1534.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +348.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
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%
Tamale
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% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1627.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1534.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +348.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
4
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +382.2%
Contains more Carbs +135.4%
Contains more Other +244.2%
Contains more Water +406.7%
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
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +382.2%
Contains more Carbs +135.4%
Contains more Other +244.2%
Contains more Water +406.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Tamale
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 Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 15.02g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 6.28g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 6.12g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 18.12g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 153kcal Brunost
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Brunost
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 400mg 29mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 70mg 22mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 99mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 131mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 1.14mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.08mg 0.063mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 14.5µg 6µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 0IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 0µg Brunost
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.05mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.08mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.205mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.143mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.54µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.052mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.239mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.271mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.568mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.427mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.15mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.275mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.318mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.196mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 17mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 19.16g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 2.739g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.688g Brunost
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Tamale
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
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.764g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.