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Kefir vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kefir and Brunost

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B1 in Brunost is higher than in Kefir.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 96% more than Kefir.
  • Kefir contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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.
Kefir
1
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Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains more Potassium +759.1%
Contains more Zinc +147.8%
Contains more Copper +788.9%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +302.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 2% 9% 45% 15% 6% 13% 3% 1% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains more Potassium +759.1%
Contains more Zinc +147.8%
Contains more Copper +788.9%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +302.8%

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.
Kefir
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +923.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +770.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +367.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +734.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 30% 1% 8% 32% 3% 24% 14% 10% 37% 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 Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +923.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +770.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +367.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +734.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
1
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Contains more Water +570.2%
Contains more Protein +154.6%
Contains more Fats +3073.1%
Contains more Carbs +852%
Contains more Other +550.7%
4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 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 +570.2%
Contains more Protein +154.6%
Contains more Fats +3073.1%
Contains more Carbs +852%
Contains more Other +550.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2441.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1669.8%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2441.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1669.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kefir 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 Kefir Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 4.48g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 3.79g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 0.93g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 4.48g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 41kcal 466kcal Brunost
Sugar 4.61g Brunost
Calcium 130mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.04mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 12mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 105mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 164mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 40mg 600mg Kefir
Zinc 0.46mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.009mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.005mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 3.6µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 569IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.02mg Kefir
Vitamin D 41IU Kefir
Vitamin D 1µg Kefir
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Kefir
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 13µg 5µg Kefir
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kefir
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 5mg 94mg Kefir
Trans Fat 0.037g Brunost
Saturated Fat 0.658g 19.16g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.938g Brunost
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kefir 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
16%
Kefir
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.502g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.