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Condensed milk vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between condensed milk and brunost?

  • Condensed milk has less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 than brunost.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 82% higher.
  • Condensed milk contains less cholesterol.
  • Brunost has a lower glycemic index than condensed milk.

We used Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened 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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
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 less SodiumSodium -78.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +169.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +279.8%
Contains more IronIron +173.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
~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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +346.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 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 CarbsCarbs +27.5%
Contains more WaterWater +102.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more FatsFats +239.2%
Contains more OtherOther +159.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 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 -71.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +224.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Condensed milk Brunost
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Condensed milk Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 2.42µg 83%
Vitamin B2 0.416mg 1.382mg 74%
Saturated fat 5.486g 19.16g 62%
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 3.351mg 52%
Fats 8.7g 29.51g 32%
Potassium 371mg 1409mg 31%
Vitamin A 74µg 334µg 29%
Phosphorus 253mg 444mg 27%
Sodium 127mg 600mg 21%
Cholesterol 34mg 94mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.315mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.271mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.427g 7.879g 14%
Calcium 284mg 400mg 12%
Magnesium 26mg 70mg 10%
Calories 321kcal 466kcal 7%
Copper 0.015mg 0.08mg 7%
Iron 0.19mg 0.52mg 4%
Carbs 54.4g 42.65g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.337g 0.938g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.813mg 4%
Protein 7.91g 9.65g 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 0.94mg 1.14mg 2%
Folate 11µg 5µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Selenium 14.8µg 14.5µg 1%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 54.4g 42.65g N/A
Sugar 54.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.357mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.627mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.198mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.529mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.214mg 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Condensed milk 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
26%
Condensed milk
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Condensed milk
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.674g)
Which food is cheaper?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.