Edam vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Edam and Brunost different?
- Edam is higher in Calcium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 76% higher.
- Edam contains 3 times more Zinc than Brunost. While Edam contains 3.75mg of Zinc, Brunost contains only 1.14mg.
Cheese, edam and Cheese, gjetost are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +82.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +228.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +649.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +751.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +255.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +891.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1092.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +256.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +209.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2882.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~29.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.1% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~19.16g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~7.879g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 466kcal |
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| Protein | 24.99g | 9.65g |
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| Fats | 27.8g | 29.51g |
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| Net carbs | 1.43g | 42.65g |
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| Carbs | 1.43g | 42.65g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 94mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 70mg |
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| Calcium | 731mg | 400mg |
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| Potassium | 188mg | 1409mg |
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| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.52mg |
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| Sugar | 1.43g |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 3.75mg | 1.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 536mg | 444mg |
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| Sodium | 812mg | 600mg |
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| Vitamin A | 825IU | 1113IU |
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| Vitamin A | 243µg | 334µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.315mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 1.382mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.813mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 3.351mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.271mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 2.42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.572g | 19.16g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.125g | 7.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.938g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.393mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.519mg |
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| Leucine | 2.57mg | 0.992mg |
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| Lysine | 2.66mg | 0.814mg |
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| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.318mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.54mg |
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| Valine | 1.81mg | 0.765mg |
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| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.293mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
33%
81%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.588g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.
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.