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Brunost vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brunost and Tuna salad different?

  • Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 101% higher.
  • Brunost contains 24 times more Calcium than Tuna salad. While Brunost contains 400mg of Calcium, Tuna salad contains only 17mg.
  • Tuna salad has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, gjetost and Fish, tuna salad are the varieties 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
5
:
4
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Calcium +2252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.4%
Contains more Potassium +691.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.6%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Copper +81.3%
Contains more Selenium +184.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.04
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +2252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.4%
Contains more Potassium +691.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.6%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Copper +81.3%
Contains more Selenium +184.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.04

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
:
3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin A +1047.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +916.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1874.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +724.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
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%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1047.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +916.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1874.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +724.1%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
3
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Fats +218.7%
Contains more Carbs +353.2%
Contains more Other +123%
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Water +369.9%
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
Tuna salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Fats +218.7%
Contains more Carbs +353.2%
Contains more Other +123%
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Water +369.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
1
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +339.4%
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +339.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 9.41g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 29.51g 9.26g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 9.41g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 187kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg 17mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 70mg 19mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 178mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 178mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 402mg Tuna salad
Zinc 1.14mg 0.56mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.04mg
Selenium 14.5µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 1113IU 97IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 24µg Brunost
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.031mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.07mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.26mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.081mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.2µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 0.992mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 0.814mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.318mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.765mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.293mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 94mg 13mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 19.16g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 2.887g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Tuna salad
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
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.616g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.