Parmesan vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between parmesan and brunost
- Parmesan has more calcium, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus, while brunost has more vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Brunost covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 79% more than parmesan.
- Parmesan contains 4 times more zinc than brunost. While parmesan contains 4.2mg of zinc, brunost contains only 1.14mg.
- The amount of sodium in brunost is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, grated 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +268.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +682.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +286% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +916.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +644.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +234.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +72.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +194.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206.6% |
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 1.382mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 3.351mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1804mg | 600mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 853mg | 400mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 2.42µg | 43% |
| Protein | 28.42g | 9.65g | 38% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 14.5µg | 36% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 1409mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 4.2mg | 1.14mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 627mg | 444mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.315mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 15.371g | 19.16g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.271mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 13.91g | 42.65g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 70mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 262µg | 334µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.813mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 94mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 0.938g | 3% |
| Fats | 27.84g | 29.51g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.13g | 7.879g | 2% |
| Calories | 420kcal | 466kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.071mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.91g | 42.65g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Folate | 6µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.876g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.747mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.201mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.865mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 1204mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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