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Roquefort vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Roquefort and Brunost

  • Roquefort has more Calcium, and Folate, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 74% more than Roquefort.
  • Brunost has 10 times less Folate than Roquefort. Roquefort has 49µg of Folate, while Brunost has 5µg.
  • Brunost contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 Calcium +65.5%
Contains more Zinc +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +1448.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Copper +135.3%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.52
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Calcium +65.5%
Contains more Zinc +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +1448.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Copper +135.3%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.52
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Folate +880%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +278.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1113
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
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%
Contains more Folate +880%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +278.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +123.2%
Contains more Water +193%
Contains more Other +35.6%
Contains more Carbs +2032.5%
Equal in Fats - 29.51
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
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
Contains more Protein +123.2%
Contains more Water +193%
Contains more Other +35.6%
Contains more Carbs +2032.5%
Equal in Fats - 29.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.879
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.879

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 2g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 21.54g 9.65g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 29.51g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 369kcal 466kcal Brunost
Calcium 662mg 400mg Roquefort
Iron 0.56mg 0.52mg Roquefort
Magnesium 30mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 392mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 91mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 1809mg 600mg Brunost
Zinc 2.08mg 1.14mg Roquefort
Copper 0.034mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.03mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1047IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 49µg 5µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 2.42µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.135mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 0.393mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.519mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 0.992mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 0.814mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg 0.318mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.54mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg 0.765mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.293mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 90mg 94mg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.263g 19.16g Brunost
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 7.879g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.938g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Roquefort Brunost
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Roquefort
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 1209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/nutrients
  2. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.