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Falafel vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Falafel and Brunost different?

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, and Manganese, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Brunost is 101% higher.
  • Falafel contains 17 times more Manganese than Brunost. While Falafel contains 0.691mg of Manganese, Brunost contains only 0.04mg.
  • Falafel has less Saturated Fat.

Falafel, home-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
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 +17.1%
Contains more IronIron +557.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +222.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1627.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +640.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1350%

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 5.3% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +732.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1047.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 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 +37.9%
Contains more WaterWater +157.6%
Contains more FatsFats +65.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34%
Contains more OtherOther +95.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 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 -87.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +343.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Brunost Opinion
Calories 333kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 13.31g 9.65g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 29.51g Brunost
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Net carbs 31.84g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 31.84g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 70mg Falafel
Calcium 54mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 585mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 3.42mg 0.52mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.08mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 1.14mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 294mg 600mg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 1µg 334µg Brunost
Manganese 0.691mg 0.04mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.813mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Folate 93µg 5µg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 19.16g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 7.879g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.938g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.492mg 0.393mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.519mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.856mg 0.814mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.54mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.364mg 0.293mg Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel 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
17%
Falafel
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.777g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.