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Lamb vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Brunost

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 87% more than Lamb.
  • Lamb contains 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Brunost. While Lamb contains 6.66mg of Vitamin B3, Brunost contains only 0.813mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 +261.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +291.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2252.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +354.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%

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.
Lamb
6
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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +719.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +452.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.42µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +154.1%
Contains more WaterWater +299.7%
Contains more FatsFats +40.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +479.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 -53.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Brunost Opinion
Calories 294kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 24.52g 9.65g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 97mg 94mg Brunost
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 17mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 310mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 1.88mg 0.52mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.14mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 72mg 600mg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 26.4µg 14.5µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.813mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.42µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 5µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 19.16g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 7.879g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.938g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.135mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.393mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.519mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.992mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.814mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.318mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.54mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.765mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.293mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.