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Macaroon vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Macaroon and Brunost

  • Macaroon has more Copper, and Fiber, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 102% more than Macaroon.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
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 IronIron +57.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1045.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +552.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.2%

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% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 +43.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +219.5%
Contains more FatsFats +30.9%
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%
Contains more OtherOther +177.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +389.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.16g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Brunost Opinion
Calories 460kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 3.02g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 22.55g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 56.12g 42.65g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 42.65g Macaroon
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 5mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 123mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 0.82mg 0.52mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g Brunost
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.08mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 1.14mg Brunost
Phosphorus 68mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 241mg 600mg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 6.8µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 5µg Brunost
Choline 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 19.16g Brunost
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.