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Brunost vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brunost and Wheat

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Potassium, however, Wheat is richer in Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 104% more than Wheat.
  • Wheat contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked.

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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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Wheat
Contains more Calcium +4344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +202%
Contains more Potassium +759.1%
Contains more Iron +238.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +61.4%
Contains more Copper +158.8%
Contains more Manganese +2475%
Contains more Selenium +120%
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 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Contains more Calcium +4344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +202%
Contains more Potassium +759.1%
Contains more Iron +238.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +61.4%
Contains more Copper +158.8%
Contains more Manganese +2475%
Contains more Selenium +120%

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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Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +27725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.5%
Contains more Folate +120%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +27725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.5%
Contains more Folate +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wheat
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Fats +3455.4%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Other +598.5%
Contains more Water +385%
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
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Fats +3455.4%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Other +598.5%
Contains more Water +385%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9279.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9279.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Wheat
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 23.3g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 5.71g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 0.83g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 27.6g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 132kcal Brunost
Sugar 3.07g Brunost
Fiber 0g 4.3g Wheat
Calcium 400mg 9mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 1.76mg Wheat
Magnesium 70mg 48mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 147mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 164mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 8mg Wheat
Zinc 1.14mg 1.84mg Wheat
Copper 0.08mg 0.207mg Wheat
Manganese 0.04mg 1.03mg Wheat
Selenium 14.5µg 31.9µg Wheat
Vitamin A 1113IU 4IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.095mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.03mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 2.305mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.07mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 11µg Wheat
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.051mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg 0.172mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.22mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg 0.432mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg 0.161mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg 0.097mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.3mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg 0.267mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg 0.147mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.002g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.077g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.084g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.243g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Wheat
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
9%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
61%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.