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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
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 IronIron +169.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +406.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +506.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
~equal in Zinc ~1.14mg

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 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +627.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +91.7%
Contains more WaterWater +219.9%
Contains more OtherOther +182.1%
Contains more FatsFats +17.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 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 -62.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +562%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.879g

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
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 Mackerel Brunost Opinion
Calories 305kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 18.5g 9.65g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 95mg 94mg Brunost
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 66mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 520mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 1.4mg 0.52mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.1mg 1.14mg Brunost
Phosphorus 254mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 4450mg 600mg Brunost
Vitamin A 157IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 47µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 73.4µg 14.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 12µg 2.42µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 5µg Mackerel
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 19.16g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 7.879g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.938g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Brunost
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
200%
Mackerel
81%
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 richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 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.

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.