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Egg vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Egg and Brunost

  • Egg has more Copper, and Selenium, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Egg covers your daily Copper needs 213% more than Brunost.
  • Brunost has 4 times less Cholesterol than Egg. Egg has 373mg of Cholesterol, while Brunost has 94mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 +128.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1018.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
~equal in Zinc ~1.14mg

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.
Egg
Egg
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% 31% 21% 66% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +114%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +118%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +30.4%
Contains more WaterWater +455.2%
Contains more FatsFats +178.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3708%
Contains more OtherOther +343.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 -82.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Brunost Opinion
Calories 155kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 12.58g 9.65g Egg
Fats 10.61g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 1.12g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 1.12g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 373mg 94mg Brunost
Vitamin D 87IU Egg
Magnesium 10mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 50mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 126mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 1.19mg 0.52mg Egg
Sugar 1.12g Brunost
Copper 2mg 0.08mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 1.14mg Brunost
Phosphorus 172mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 124mg 600mg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 149µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 30.8µg 14.5µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Folate 44µg 5µg Egg
Choline 293.8mg Egg
Saturated Fat 3.267g 19.16g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.938g Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.135mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg 0.393mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.519mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg 0.992mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg 0.814mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg 0.318mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.54mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg 0.765mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg 0.293mg Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
54%
Egg
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.893g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.