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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
4
:
Contains more Iron +378.8%
Contains more Zinc +124.6%
Contains more Copper +425%
Contains more Manganese +2047.5%
Contains more Calcium +601.8%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.2%
Contains more Potassium +571%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Selenium +107.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +378.8%
Contains more Zinc +124.6%
Contains more Copper +425%
Contains more Manganese +2047.5%
Contains more Calcium +601.8%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.2%
Contains more Potassium +571%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Selenium +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
5
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin A +1179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +894.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2925%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 0% 25% 54% 17% 21% 46% 15% 10% 74%
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 B3 +11.4%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin A +1179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +894.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2925%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
3
:
Contains more Protein +32.5%
Contains more Water +220.1%
Contains more Other +169.7%
Contains more Fats +391%
Contains more Carbs +68.1%
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 Protein +32.5%
Contains more Water +220.1%
Contains more Other +169.7%
Contains more Fats +391%
Contains more Carbs +68.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +604.7%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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
Net carbs 19.97g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 12.79g 9.65g Miso
Fats 6.01g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 25.37g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 198kcal 466kcal Brunost
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Brunost
Fiber 5.4g 0g Miso
Calcium 57mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 2.49mg 0.52mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 159mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 210mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 3728mg 600mg Brunost
Zinc 2.56mg 1.14mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.08mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.04mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 87IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
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
Folate 19µg 5µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 29.3µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 19.16g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.938g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso 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
22%
Miso
87%
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.