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Macadamia vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Macadamia and Brunost

  • Macadamia has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 178% more.
  • Macadamia contains 9 times more Copper than Brunost. Macadamia contains 0.756mg of Copper, while Brunost contains 0.08mg.
  • Macadamia contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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.
Macadamia
Macadamia
6
:
4
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Iron +609.6%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +845%
Contains more Manganese +10227.5%
Contains more Calcium +370.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.2%
Contains more Potassium +282.9%
Contains more Selenium +302.8%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +609.6%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +845%
Contains more Manganese +10227.5%
Contains more Calcium +370.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.2%
Contains more Potassium +282.9%
Contains more Selenium +302.8%

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.
Macadamia
Macadamia
7
:
4
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.2%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.271
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Brunost
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.2%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.271

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
1
:
4
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Fats +156.8%
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Carbs +208.6%
Contains more Water +888.2%
Contains more Other +316.7%
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Brunost
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 Fats +156.8%
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Carbs +208.6%
Contains more Water +888.2%
Contains more Other +316.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
3
:
0
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +647.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.1%
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +647.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 7.91g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 75.77g 29.51g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 718kcal 466kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Brunost
Fiber 8.6g 0g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 3.69mg 0.52mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 70mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 368mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 5mg 600mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 1.14mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.08mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.04mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 0IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.315mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.813mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.271mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 5µg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.37mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.602mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.018mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.023mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.195mg 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 19.16g Macadamia
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 7.879g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.938g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.