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Fenugreek vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fenugreek and brunost

  • Fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, brunost is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily iron needs 413% more than brunost.
  • Fenugreek contains less saturated fat.
  • Brunost has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brunost is 27, while the glycemic index of fenugreek is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed 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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
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 +172.9%
Contains more IronIron +6348.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1287.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2970%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.2%

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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1040%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +277.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.315mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 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 +138.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.8%
Contains more FatsFats +360.4%
Contains more WaterWater +52%
Contains more OtherOther +39.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -92.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek Brunost DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 0.52mg 413%
Copper 1.11mg 0.08mg 114%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg 101%
Fiber 24.6g 0g 98%
Saturated fat 1.46g 19.16g 80%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 1.382mg 78%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 67%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.04mg 52%
Vitamin A 3µg 334µg 37%
Fats 6.41g 29.51g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Magnesium 191mg 70mg 29%
Protein 23g 9.65g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.271mg 25%
Sodium 67mg 600mg 23%
Calcium 176mg 400mg 22%
Phosphorus 296mg 444mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 20%
Potassium 770mg 1409mg 19%
Selenium 6.3µg 14.5µg 15%
Folate 57µg 5µg 13%
Zinc 2.5mg 1.14mg 12%
Calories 323kcal 466kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.813mg 5%
Carbs 58.35g 42.65g 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.315mg 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 42.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fenugreek 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
30%
Fenugreek
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 533mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.