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Cheshire cheese vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheshire cheese and Brunost

  • Cheshire cheese is higher in Calcium, and Zinc, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin A.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 84% higher.
  • Cheshire cheese has 2 times more Zinc than Brunost. While Cheshire cheese has 2.79mg of Zinc, Brunost has only 1.14mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheshire 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1383.2%
Contains more IronIron +147.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~444mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 59% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 0%
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%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +584.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +916.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +711.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +191.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 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 ProteinProtein +142.2%
Contains more WaterWater +180.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +792.3%
Contains more OtherOther +31.9%
~equal in Fats ~29.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.16g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.879g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.938g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheshire cheese Brunost Opinion
Calories 387kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 23.37g 9.65g Cheshire cheese
Fats 30.6g 29.51g Cheshire cheese
Net carbs 4.78g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 4.78g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 103mg 94mg Brunost
Magnesium 21mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 643mg 400mg Cheshire cheese
Potassium 95mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 0.21mg 0.52mg Brunost
Copper 0.042mg 0.08mg Brunost
Zinc 2.79mg 1.14mg Cheshire cheese
Phosphorus 464mg 444mg Cheshire cheese
Sodium 700mg 600mg Brunost
Vitamin A 985IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 233µg 334µg Brunost
Manganese 0.012mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.08mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.413mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 2.42µg Brunost
Folate 18µg 5µg Cheshire cheese
Saturated Fat 19.475g 19.16g Brunost
Monounsaturated Fat 8.671g 7.879g Cheshire cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.87g 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.3mg 0.135mg Cheshire cheese
Threonine 0.832mg 0.393mg Cheshire cheese
Isoleucine 1.451mg 0.519mg Cheshire cheese
Leucine 2.238mg 0.992mg Cheshire cheese
Lysine 1.945mg 0.814mg Cheshire cheese
Methionine 0.612mg 0.318mg Cheshire cheese
Phenylalanine 1.231mg 0.54mg Cheshire cheese
Valine 1.56mg 0.765mg Cheshire cheese
Histidine 0.821mg 0.293mg Cheshire cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheshire cheese Brunost
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
23%
Cheshire cheese
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheshire cheese
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.315g)
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 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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/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.