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Shiitake vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shiitake and Brunost different?

  • Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 90% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Brunost. While Shiitake contains 3.877mg of Vitamin B3, Brunost contains only 0.813mg.
  • Shiitake has less Sodium.

Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Cheese, gjetost are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
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 CopperCopper +77.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +475%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +363.5%
Contains more IronIron +26.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +296.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.4%

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.
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% 0% 12% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +536.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.271mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 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 WaterWater +567.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +330.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5922.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +528.1%
Contains more OtherOther +541.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Brunost
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Shiitake Brunost Opinion
Calories 34kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 2.24g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 0.49g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 4.29g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 6.79g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg Shiitake
Vitamin D 18IU Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 2mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 304mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 0.41mg 0.52mg Brunost
Sugar 2.38g Brunost
Fiber 2.5g 0g Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.08mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 1.14mg Brunost
Phosphorus 112mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 9mg 600mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg Brunost
Vitamin D 0.4µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.04mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.813mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.271mg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 2.42µg Brunost
Folate 13µg 5µg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 19.16g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.134mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.189mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.134mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.033mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.145mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.056mg 0.293mg Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake 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
24%
Shiitake
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.