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Mackerel vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mackerel and Brunost

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 399% higher.
  • Mackerel has 7 times more Sodium than Brunost. While Mackerel has 4450mg of Sodium, Brunost has only 600mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
Contains more Iron +169.2%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +406.2%
Contains more Calcium +506.1%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +171%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +169.2%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +406.2%
Contains more Calcium +506.1%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +171%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.14

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +627.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
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 B3 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +627.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +91.7%
Contains more Water +219.9%
Contains more Other +182.1%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 Protein +91.7%
Contains more Water +219.9%
Contains more Other +182.1%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +562%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.879
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +562%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.879

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel 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 Mackerel Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 18.5g 9.65g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 305kcal 466kcal Brunost
Calcium 66mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 1.4mg 0.52mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 254mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 520mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 4450mg 600mg Brunost
Zinc 1.1mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 73.4µg 14.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.813mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.271mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 5µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 2.42µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 95mg 94mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 7.148g 19.16g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 7.879g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.938g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Brunost
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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 - 3850mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.