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Mussels vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mussels and brunost?

  • Mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, and iron, yet brunost is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 899% higher.
  • Mussels has 170 times more manganese than brunost. Mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, while brunost has 0.04mg.
  • Mussels contains less saturated fat.
  • Brunost has a lower glycemic index than mussels.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, gjetost types in this comparison.

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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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
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 +1192.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +517.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1112.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +425.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.8%

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.
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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +269%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +891.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1420%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +267%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +229%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +252.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.315mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 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 +146.6%
Contains more WaterWater +355%
Contains more FatsFats +558.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +477.1%
Contains more OtherOther +49.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 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 -95.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +677%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.42µg 899%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.04mg 294%
Selenium 89.6µg 14.5µg 137%
Saturated fat 0.85g 19.16g 83%
Iron 6.72mg 0.52mg 78%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 1.382mg 74%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 3.351mg 48%
Fats 4.48g 29.51g 39%
Calcium 33mg 400mg 37%
Potassium 268mg 1409mg 34%
Protein 23.8g 9.65g 28%
Vitamin A 91µg 334µg 27%
Phosphorus 285mg 444mg 23%
Folate 76µg 5µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 7.879g 17%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Calories 172kcal 466kcal 15%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.813mg 14%
Zinc 2.67mg 1.14mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.271mg 13%
Cholesterol 56mg 94mg 13%
Carbs 7.39g 42.65g 12%
Sodium 369mg 600mg 10%
Copper 0.149mg 0.08mg 8%
Magnesium 37mg 70mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.938g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.315mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 42.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.293mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels 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
265%
Mussels
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.