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Caviar vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caviar and Brunost

  • Caviar has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Magnesium, while Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Caviar covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 733% more than Brunost.
  • Caviar contains 23 times more Iron than Brunost. While Caviar contains 11.88mg of Iron, Brunost contains only 0.52mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Brunost is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, caviar, black and red, granular 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.
Caviar
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
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 +328.6%
Contains more IronIron +2184.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +351.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +678.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%

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.
Caviar
7
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% 54% 38% 87% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +726.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +577.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~3.351mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
3
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 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 +154.9%
Contains more WaterWater +253.4%
Contains more OtherOther +26.3%
Contains more FatsFats +64.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +966.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 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 -78.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +689.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +70.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Brunost Opinion
Calories 264kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 24.6g 9.65g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 4g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 4g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 588mg 94mg Brunost
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 70mg Caviar
Calcium 275mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 181mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 11.88mg 0.52mg Caviar
Copper 0.11mg 0.08mg Caviar
Zinc 0.95mg 1.14mg Brunost
Phosphorus 356mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 1500mg 600mg Brunost
Vitamin A 905IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 271µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.04mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg 14.5µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 3.351mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.271mg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 2.42µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Folate 50µg 5µg Caviar
Choline 490.9mg Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g 19.16g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.938g Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.135mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 0.393mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.519mg Caviar
Leucine 2.133mg 0.992mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 0.814mg Caviar
Methionine 0.646mg 0.318mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.54mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg 0.765mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg 0.293mg Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar 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
266%
Caviar
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 900mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $97)
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.

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.