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Icing vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Icing and Brunost

  • Brunost is higher than Icing in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 101% higher.
  • Icing has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
Icing
1
:
9
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Sodium -69.3%
Contains more Calcium +13233.3%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +6900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2366.7%
Contains more Potassium +4044.1%
Contains more Zinc +1528.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains less Sodium -69.3%
Contains more Calcium +13233.3%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +6900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2366.7%
Contains more Potassium +4044.1%
Contains more Zinc +1528.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14400%

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.
Icing
Icing
4
:
7
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5992.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
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 Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5992.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
2
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3
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Carbs +59.2%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +81.8%
Contains more Other +486.4%
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 Carbs +59.2%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +81.8%
Contains more Other +486.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
2
:
1
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +747.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.1%
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +747.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Icing 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 Icing Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 42.65g Icing
Protein 0g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 16.23g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 67.89g 42.65g Icing
Calories 418kcal 466kcal Brunost
Sugar 63.1g Brunost
Calcium 3mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.16mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 1mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 18mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 34mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 184mg 600mg Icing
Zinc 0.07mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 0IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 8µg 5µg Icing
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 13µg Icing
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 0mg 94mg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 19.16g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.938g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing 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
12%
Icing
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.