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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 for 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.
  • Caviar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of caviar is 0, while the glycemic index of brunost is 27.

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% 90% 38% 44% 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% 111% 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 +23.2%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 2.42µg 733%
Cholesterol 588mg 94mg 165%
Iron 11.88mg 0.52mg 142%
Selenium 65.5µg 14.5µg 93%
Choline 490.9mg 89%
Saturated fat 4.06g 19.16g 69%
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 1.382mg 59%
Magnesium 300mg 70mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.938g 43%
Sodium 1500mg 600mg 39%
Potassium 181mg 1409mg 36%
Protein 24.6g 9.65g 30%
Fats 17.9g 29.51g 18%
Vitamin D 117IU 15%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 15%
Calcium 275mg 400mg 13%
Carbs 4g 42.65g 13%
Phosphorus 356mg 444mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 13%
Folate 50µg 5µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.315mg 10%
Calories 264kcal 466kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.631g 7.879g 8%
Vitamin A 271µg 334µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.813mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.271mg 4%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 3.351mg 3%
Copper 0.11mg 0.08mg 3%
Zinc 0.95mg 1.14mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 4g 42.65g N/A
Manganese 0.05mg 0.04mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0.293mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
84%
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.

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