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Potato salad vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato salad and Brunost

  • Potato salad has less Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 102% more than Potato salad.
  • Potato salad has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 Iron +25%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Copper +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +152.5%
Contains more Calcium +2005.3%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +753.8%
Contains more Potassium +454.7%
Contains more Zinc +267.7%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Copper +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +152.5%
Contains more Calcium +2005.3%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +753.8%
Contains more Potassium +454.7%
Contains more Zinc +267.7%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +527.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.813
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 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 Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +527.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.813

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +465.5%
Contains more Protein +260.1%
Contains more Fats +259.9%
Contains more Carbs +281.8%
Contains more Other +143.6%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 Water +465.5%
Contains more Protein +260.1%
Contains more Fats +259.9%
Contains more Carbs +281.8%
Contains more Other +143.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.7%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 2.68g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 8.2g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 11.17g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 143kcal 466kcal Brunost
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.65mg 0.52mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 52mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 254mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 529mg 600mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.118mg 0.08mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.04mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 157IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.813mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 7µg 5µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.116mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.202mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.171mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.066mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.172mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.062mg 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 68mg 94mg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 19.16g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.938g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.