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Olive vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between olive and brunost

  • Olive has more iron; however, brunost has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for brunost is 106% higher.
  • Brunost has 6 times less iron than olive. Olive has 3.3mg of iron, while brunost has 0.52mg.
  • Olive is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) 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.
Olive
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 26% 0.71% 124% 84% 6% 1.3% 96% 2.6% 4.9%
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 +534.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +354.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17512.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +418.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%

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.
Olive
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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 3% 6.7% 33% 0% 0.75% 0% 0.69% 0.9% 2.1% 0% 3.5% 0% 5.6%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1570%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2097.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22240%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2911.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive
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11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 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 +495.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1048.8%
Contains more FatsFats +176.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +581.3%
Contains more OtherOther +113%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive
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14% 77% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.415 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.911 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 -92.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.879g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.938g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Olive 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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.382mg 106%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg 101%
Saturated fat 1.415g 19.16g 81%
Vitamin B5 0.015mg 3.351mg 67%
Phosphorus 3mg 444mg 63%
Potassium 8mg 1409mg 41%
Vitamin A 20µg 334µg 35%
Iron 3.3mg 0.52mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Calcium 88mg 400mg 31%
Fats 10.68g 29.51g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.315mg 26%
Selenium 0.9µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.271mg 20%
Copper 0.251mg 0.08mg 19%
Protein 0.84g 9.65g 18%
Calories 115kcal 466kcal 18%
Magnesium 4mg 70mg 16%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Carbs 6.26g 42.65g 12%
Vitamin E 1.65mg 11%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.14mg 8%
Sodium 735mg 600mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.037mg 0.813mg 5%
Choline 10.3mg 2%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 3.06g 42.65g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 7.888g 7.879g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.911g 0.938g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.026mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.05mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.029mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.038mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Olive 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
4%
Olive
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Olive
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive
Olive is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Olive
Olive is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.745g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/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.