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Brunost vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brunost and Yolk?

  • Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, yet Yolk is richer in Selenium, Folate, and Iron.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 330% higher.
  • Brunost has 13 times more Potassium than Yolk. Brunost has 1409mg of Potassium, while Yolk has 109mg.
  • Yolk contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types in this comparison.

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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%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1192.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +425%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +286.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
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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% 87% 52% 162% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2820%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +11.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1088%
Contains more OtherOther +179.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.4%
Contains more WaterWater +289.2%

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
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +348.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Yolk
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 Yolk Opinion
Calories 466kcal 322kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 29.51g 26.54g Brunost
Net carbs 42.65g 3.59g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 3.59g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 1085mg Brunost
Vitamin D 218IU Yolk
Magnesium 70mg 5mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 129mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 109mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 2.73mg Yolk
Sugar 0.56g Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.077mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 2.3mg Yolk
Phosphorus 444mg 390mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 48mg Yolk
Vitamin A 1113IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A 334µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg Yolk
Manganese 0.04mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 14.5µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.176mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.528mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.024mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 2.99mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.35mg Yolk
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.95µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Folate 5µg 146µg Yolk
Choline 820.2mg Yolk
Saturated Fat 19.16g 9.551g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 4.204g Yolk
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.393mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 0.992mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.814mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.318mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.765mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.293mg 0.416mg Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Yolk
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
81%
Brunost
118%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.609g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 991mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.