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Cocoa solids vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cocoa solids and Brunost?

  • Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Brunost is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 412% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Cheese, gjetost 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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +612.9%
Contains more IronIron +2565.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +4635%
Contains more ZincZinc +497.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9492.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.5%
~equal in Potassium ~1409mg
~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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +473.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 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 +103.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%
Contains more FatsFats +115.4%
Contains more WaterWater +348%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +72.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Brunost Opinion
Calories 228kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 19.6g 9.65g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 20.9g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 57.9g 42.65g Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 70mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 1524mg 1409mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 0.52mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g Brunost
Fiber 37g 0g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.08mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 1.14mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 444mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 600mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.04mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.813mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 5µg Cocoa solids
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 19.16g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.135mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.393mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.519mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.992mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.814mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.54mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.765mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids 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
15%
Cocoa solids
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 579mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.