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Ice cream vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ice cream and Brunost?

  • Ice cream has less Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B1 than Brunost.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 88% higher.

We used Ice creams, vanilla and Cheese, gjetost types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +477.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains more Potassium +608%
Contains more Zinc +65.2%
Contains more Copper +247.8%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +705.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +477.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains more Potassium +608%
Contains more Zinc +65.2%
Contains more Copper +247.8%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +705.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +668.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +600.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +476.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +464.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +520.5%
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +668.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +600.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +476.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +464.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +520.5%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +353.9%
Contains more Protein +175.7%
Contains more Fats +168.3%
Contains more Carbs +80.7%
Contains more Other +427.8%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 Water +353.9%
Contains more Protein +175.7%
Contains more Fats +168.3%
Contains more Carbs +80.7%
Contains more Other +427.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.5%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 3.5g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 11g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 23.6g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 207kcal 466kcal Brunost
Sugar 21.22g Brunost
Fiber 0.7g 0g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.09mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 14mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 105mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 199mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 80mg 600mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.023mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.008mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 1.8µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 421IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.146mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.316mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.258mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.081mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.217mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.088mg 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 44mg 94mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.79g 19.16g Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.938g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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%
Ice cream
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.