Mackerel vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mackerel and brunost different?
- Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3, while brunost is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 691% more than brunost.
- Mackerel contains 8 times more vitamin B3 than brunost. Mackerel contains 6.85mg of vitamin B3, while brunost contains 0.813mg.
- Mackerel is lower in saturated fat.
- Brunost has a higher glycemic index (27) than mackerel (0).
Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, gjetost types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +201.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +255.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2566.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +251.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +742.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +685.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +518.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +235.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +238.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +296.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +358.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 2.42µg | 691% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 1.382mg | 75% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 19.16g | 68% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 14.5µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 3.351mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 400mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 0.813mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 334µg | 31% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 1409mg | 30% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 9.65g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 444mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.938g | 22% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 600mg | 22% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 29.51g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.271mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 0g | 42.65g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.315mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.52mg | 13% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 466kcal | 10% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 94mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 1.14mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 7.879g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 42.65g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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