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Ham vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ham and Brunost

  • Ham has more Vitamin B1, however, Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 91% more than Ham.
  • Brunost contains 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Ham. Ham contains 0.754mg of Vitamin B1, while Brunost contains 0.315mg.
  • Brunost has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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.
Ham
Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
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 +184.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +390.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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.
Ham
Ham
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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% 0% 5% 24% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +394.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +731.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +272.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 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 +116.9%
Contains more WaterWater +403.5%
Contains more FatsFats +433.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2743.3%
~equal in Other ~4.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 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 -90.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +200.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Brunost Opinion
Calories 145kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 20.93g 9.65g Ham
Fats 5.53g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 1.5g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 1.5g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 53mg 94mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Magnesium 14mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 8mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 287mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 1.48mg 0.52mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg 0.08mg Brunost
Zinc 2.88mg 1.14mg Ham
Phosphorus 196mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 1203mg 600mg Brunost
Vitamin A 0IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg 0.04mg Ham
Selenium 19.5µg 14.5µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.315mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 0.813mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.271mg Ham
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 2.42µg Brunost
Folate 3µg 5µg Brunost
Choline 85.1mg Ham
Saturated Fat 1.81g 19.16g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.135mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg 0.393mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.519mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg 0.992mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg 0.814mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg 0.318mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.54mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg 0.765mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg 0.293mg Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Brunost
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Ham
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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 - 603mg)
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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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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.