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Cheesecake vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheesecake and Brunost different?

  • Brunost is higher than Cheesecake in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 94% more than Cheesecake.

Cheesecake commercially prepared and Cheese, gjetost types were used 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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
3
:
7
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Calcium +684.3%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +377.4%
Contains more Potassium +1465.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.5%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +178.8%
Cheesecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Calcium +684.3%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +377.4%
Contains more Potassium +1465.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.5%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +178.8%

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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
5
:
7
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1323.5%
Cheesecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Brunost
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 Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1323.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
1
:
4
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Water +239.3%
Contains more Protein +75.5%
Contains more Fats +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +67.3%
Contains more Other +427.8%
Cheesecake
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Brunost
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 Water +239.3%
Contains more Protein +75.5%
Contains more Fats +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +67.3%
Contains more Other +427.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
3
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0
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.879
Cheesecake
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.8%
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.
Cheesecake Brunost
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 5.5g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 22.5g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 25.5g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 321kcal 466kcal Brunost
Sugar 21.8g Brunost
Fiber 0.4g 0g Cheesecake
Calcium 51mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.63mg 0.52mg Cheesecake
Magnesium 11mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 93mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 90mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 438mg 600mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.51mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.02mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.14mg 0.04mg Cheesecake
Selenium 5.2µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 547IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 18µg 5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.222mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.464mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.372mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.136mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.314mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.133mg 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 55mg 94mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 19.16g Cheesecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 7.879g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.938g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Brunost
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
17%
Cheesecake
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.239g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.