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Fontina vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fontina and Brunost

  • Fontina is higher in Zinc, and Calcium, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 91% higher.
  • Fontina has 3 times more Zinc than Brunost. While Fontina has 3.5mg of Zinc, Brunost has only 1.14mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina 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 Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Zinc +207%
Contains more Iron +126.1%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +2101.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Zinc +207%
Contains more Iron +126.1%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +2101.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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 Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +681.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
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 Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +681.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +165.3%
Contains more Water +182.1%
Contains more Carbs +2651.6%
Contains more Other +25.3%
Equal in Fats - 29.51
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 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 +165.3%
Contains more Water +182.1%
Contains more Carbs +2651.6%
Contains more Other +25.3%
Equal in Fats - 29.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.879
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16
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.
Fontina Brunost
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 25.6g 9.65g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 29.51g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 389kcal 466kcal Brunost
Sugar 1.55g Brunost
Calcium 550mg 400mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 14mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 346mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 64mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 800mg 600mg Brunost
Zinc 3.5mg 1.14mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.014mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 913IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 6µg 5µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.135mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.393mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.519mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 0.992mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.814mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.318mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.54mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.765mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.293mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 94mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.196g 19.16g Brunost
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 7.879g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.938g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
33%
Fontina
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036000000000001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.