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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
Caviar
5
:
5
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Iron +2184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +351.7%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +678.5%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Caviar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +2184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +351.7%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +678.5%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +20%

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
Caviar
7
:
4
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +726.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +23%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 3.351
Caviar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 38% 87% 0% 48% 144% 3% 210% 74% 38% 2500% 2%
Brunost
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +726.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +23%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 3.351

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
3
:
2
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Protein +154.9%
Contains more Water +253.4%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Contains more Fats +64.9%
Contains more Carbs +966.3%
Caviar
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Brunost
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 Protein +154.9%
Contains more Water +253.4%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Contains more Fats +64.9%
Contains more Carbs +966.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
2
:
1
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +689.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.1%
Caviar
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +689.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 4g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 24.6g 9.65g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 4g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 264kcal 466kcal Brunost
Calcium 275mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 11.88mg 0.52mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 70mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 181mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 1500mg 600mg Brunost
Zinc 0.95mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.11mg 0.08mg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.04mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg 14.5µg Caviar
Vitamin A 905IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg 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
Folate 50µg 5µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 2.42µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg 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
Cholesterol 588mg 94mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 4.06g 19.16g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.938g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar Brunost
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
87%
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 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 lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 494mg)
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.
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. 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.