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Brunost vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between brunost and turkey meat?

  • Brunost is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, yet turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 85% more.
  • Brunost has 29 times more calcium than turkey meat. While brunost has 400mg of calcium, turkey meat has only 14mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turkey meat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2757.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +489.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.7%
Contains more IronIron +109.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1077.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +299.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70983.3%
Contains more OtherOther +889.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +195.9%
Contains more WaterWater +372.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +197.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.281mg 85%
Saturated fat 19.16g 2.155g 77%
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.02µg 58%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 9.573mg 55%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.948mg 48%
Calcium 400mg 14mg 39%
Protein 9.65g 28.55g 38%
Vitamin A 334µg 12µg 36%
Fats 29.51g 7.39g 34%
Potassium 1409mg 239mg 34%
Phosphorus 444mg 223mg 32%
Selenium 14.5µg 29.8µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.616mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.045mg 23%
Sodium 600mg 103mg 22%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Calories 466kcal 189kcal 14%
Carbs 42.65g 0.06g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 2.647g 13%
Zinc 1.14mg 2.48mg 12%
Magnesium 70mg 30mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 2.119g 8%
Iron 0.52mg 1.09mg 7%
Cholesterol 94mg 109mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.014mg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.093mg 1%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 0.06g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
84%
Brunost
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 497mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.