Brunost vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between brunost and white bread
- Brunost has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium; however, white bread is richer in iron and folate.
- Brunost covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 101% more than white bread.
- White bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of white bread is 73, while the glycemic index of brunost is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +204.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +177.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1018.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +54.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +353.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +594.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +26.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1240% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +468.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +525.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +487.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2120% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 0µg | 101% |
Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.243mg | 88% |
Saturated fat | 19.16g | 0.698g | 84% |
Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.536mg | 56% |
Phosphorus | 444mg | 98mg | 49% |
Fats | 29.51g | 3.33g | 40% |
Iron | 0.52mg | 3.61mg | 39% |
Potassium | 1409mg | 126mg | 38% |
Vitamin A | 334µg | 0µg | 37% |
Cholesterol | 94mg | 0mg | 31% |
Folate | 5µg | 111µg | 27% |
Calcium | 400mg | 144mg | 26% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 4.78mg | 25% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.536mg | 22% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.533mg | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.879g | 0.599g | 18% |
Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.087mg | 14% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 22µg | 14% |
Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
Magnesium | 70mg | 23mg | 11% |
Calories | 466kcal | 266kcal | 10% |
Sodium | 600mg | 490mg | 5% |
Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.74mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 1.602g | 4% |
Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
Copper | 0.08mg | 0.101mg | 2% |
Carbs | 42.65g | 49.42g | 2% |
Protein | 9.65g | 8.85g | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 42.65g | 46.72g | N/A |
Sugar | 5.67g | N/A | |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.992mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.814mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.765mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.293mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
4.75 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats | +786.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +139.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +171% |
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Protein
~8.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.938 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1215.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.8% |