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 B1, vitamin A, and selenium.
- Brunost covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 102% more than potato salad.
- Potato salad has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of potato salad is higher.
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 IronIron | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +152.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2005.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +454.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +267.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +753.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +943.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +309.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2203.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +527.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
4.75 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +465.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +260.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +259.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +281.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
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 | -92.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +298.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 1.382mg | 102% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.42µg | 101% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 19.16g | 81% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 444mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 3.351mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 400mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 1409mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 334µg | 34% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 29.51g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.315mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.938g | 19% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 14.5µg | 19% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 466kcal | 16% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 9.65g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 7.879g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 70mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.271mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 42.65g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 94mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.14mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 600mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.52mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 42.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
13%
84%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.