Gouda cheese vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between gouda cheese and brunost
- Gouda cheese has more calcium, zinc, and phosphorus, while brunost has more vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
- Brunost covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 81% more than gouda cheese.
- Gouda cheese contains 3 times more zinc than brunost. While gouda cheese contains 3.9mg of zinc, brunost contains only 1.14mg.
- Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of brunost is 27.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gouda 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 CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +242.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +141.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1064.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +320% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +102.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +313.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1190.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +885.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
4.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +208.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1821.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.6% |
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Fats
~29.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.657 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.938 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~19.16g
~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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.334mg | 1.382mg | 81% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.34mg | 3.351mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 1409mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 2.42µg | 37% |
| Protein | 24.94g | 9.65g | 31% |
| Calcium | 700mg | 400mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 1.14mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.315mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 165µg | 334µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.271mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 546mg | 444mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 2.22g | 42.65g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 70mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 819mg | 600mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 17.614g | 19.16g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 94mg | 7% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 466kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.063mg | 0.813mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Folate | 21µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.52mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 27.44g | 29.51g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.657g | 0.938g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.22g | 42.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.22g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.747g | 7.879g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.93mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.306mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.564mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.654mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.719mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.431mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.806mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.032mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
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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
79%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.546g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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