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Brunost vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brunost and Yogurt?

  • Brunost is richer than Yogurt in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% more.
  • Brunost has 334 times more Vitamin A RAE than Yogurt. While Brunost has 334µg of Vitamin A RAE, Yogurt has only 1µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Yogurt is lower.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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.
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Yogurt
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +642.9%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.9%
Contains more Potassium +899.3%
Contains more Zinc +119.2%
Contains more Copper +370.6%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains less Sodium -94%
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 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +642.9%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.9%
Contains more Potassium +899.3%
Contains more Zinc +119.2%
Contains more Copper +370.6%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains less Sodium -94%

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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Yogurt
Contains more Vitamin A +27725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +912.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +222.7%
Contains more Folate +40%
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% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +27725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +912.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +222.7%
Contains more Folate +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yogurt
Contains more Fats +7466.7%
Contains more Carbs +1084.7%
Contains more Other +559.7%
Contains more Water +533.2%
Equal in Protein - 10.19
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
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Fats +7466.7%
Contains more Carbs +1084.7%
Contains more Other +559.7%
Contains more Water +533.2%
Equal in Protein - 10.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yogurt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14766%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7716.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14766%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7716.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 3.6g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 10.19g Yogurt
Fats 29.51g 0.39g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 3.6g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 59kcal Brunost
Sugar 3.24g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 110mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.07mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 11mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 135mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 141mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 36mg Yogurt
Zinc 1.14mg 0.52mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.017mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.009mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 9.7µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 4IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 1µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.01mg Yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.023mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.278mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.208mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.331mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.063mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 7µg Yogurt
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.75µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 5mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 0.117g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 0.053g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.012g Brunost
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Yogurt
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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Yogurt
Yogurt is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.