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Pork vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork and Brunost

  • Pork has more Selenium, and Vitamin B1, while Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 82% more than Pork.
  • Pork contains 3 times more Selenium than Brunost. While Pork contains 45.3µg of Selenium, Brunost contains only 14.5µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
4
:
Contains more Iron +67.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +109.6%
Contains more Selenium +212.4%
Contains more Calcium +2005.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.5%
Contains more Potassium +233.1%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +67.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +109.6%
Contains more Selenium +212.4%
Contains more Calcium +2005.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.5%
Contains more Potassium +233.1%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
Pork
7
:
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +519.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +15800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +245.7%
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
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 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +519.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +15800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +245.7%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
:
Contains more Protein +183.1%
Contains more Water +330.6%
Contains more Fats +112%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +433.7%
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 Protein +183.1%
Contains more Water +330.6%
Contains more Fats +112%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +433.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 27.32g 9.65g Pork
Fats 13.92g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 242kcal 466kcal Brunost
Calcium 19mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.87mg 0.52mg Pork
Magnesium 28mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 246mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 423mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 62mg 600mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 1.14mg Pork
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.009mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 45.3µg 14.5µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.315mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.813mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.271mg Pork
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 2.42µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.135mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.393mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.519mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 0.992mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 0.814mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.318mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.54mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 0.765mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.293mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 94mg Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 19.16g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.938g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
56%
Pork
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.