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Greek yogurt vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Greek yogurt and Brunost

  • Greek yogurt contains less Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium than Brunost.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 85% higher.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
1
:
9
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.9%
Contains more Potassium +899.3%
Contains more Zinc +119.2%
Contains more Copper +370.6%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Greek yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 0% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.9%
Contains more Potassium +899.3%
Contains more Zinc +119.2%
Contains more Copper +370.6%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%

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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
3
:
7
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Vitamin A +7320%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +912.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +222.7%
Equal in Folate - 5
Greek yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 4% 94% 0%
Brunost
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 A +7320%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +912.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +222.7%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
1
:
4
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Water +504.9%
Contains more Fats +490.2%
Contains more Carbs +971.6%
Contains more Other +559.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.65
Greek yogurt
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Brunost
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 Water +504.9%
Contains more Fats +490.2%
Contains more Carbs +971.6%
Contains more Other +559.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
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:
2
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Greek yogurt
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.469 g
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Greek yogurt Brunost
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 3.98g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 9g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 5g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 3.98g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 97kcal 466kcal Brunost
Sugar 4g Brunost
Calcium 100mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 11mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 135mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 141mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 35mg 600mg Greek yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.017mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.009mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 15IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.01mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 2.42µg Brunost
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 13mg 94mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.395g 19.16g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.938g Brunost
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
17%
Greek yogurt
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.