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Miso vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Miso and Brunost

  • Miso has more Copper, and Manganese, while Brunost has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Miso covers your daily need of Sodium 136% more than Brunost.
  • Miso contains 21 times more Manganese than Brunost. While Miso contains 0.859mg of Manganese, Brunost contains only 0.04mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brunost is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Miso 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.
Miso
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 17% 19% 93% 140% 70% 68% 486% 112% 38%
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 +378.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +425%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2047.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +601.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +571%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%

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.
Miso
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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% 5.2% 0.2% 0% 25% 54% 17% 20% 46% 10% 73% 14% 39%
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 E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +894.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2925%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
3
13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 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 +32.5%
Contains more WaterWater +220.1%
Contains more OtherOther +169.7%
Contains more FatsFats +391%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.884 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 -94.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +604.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Brunost Opinion
Calories 198kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 12.79g 9.65g Miso
Fats 6.01g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 19.97g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 25.37g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 57mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 210mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 2.49mg 0.52mg Miso
Sugar 6.2g Brunost
Fiber 5.4g 0g Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.08mg Miso
Zinc 2.56mg 1.14mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 3728mg 600mg Brunost
Vitamin A 87IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.04mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.813mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Folate 19µg 5µg Miso
Choline 72.2mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 19.16g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.938g Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.135mg Miso
Threonine 0.479mg 0.393mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.82mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.478mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.129mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.547mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.243mg 0.293mg Brunost
Fructose 6g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso 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
23%
Miso
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.135g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 3128mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.