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Provolone vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Provolone and Brunost?

  • Provolone is richer in Calcium, and Zinc, yet Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 82% higher.
  • Provolone has 3 times more Zinc than Brunost. Provolone has 3.23mg of Zinc, while Brunost has 1.14mg.
  • Brunost contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, provolone and Cheese, gjetost types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
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 CalciumCalcium +89%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +921%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
~equal in Iron ~0.52mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
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% 53% 4.6% 15% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +330.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +604%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +271.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +65.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 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 ProteinProtein +165.1%
Contains more WaterWater +204.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1893%
~equal in Other ~4.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 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 -10.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.879g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Brunost Opinion
Calories 351kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 25.58g 9.65g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 2.14g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 2.14g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 69mg 94mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 756mg 400mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.52mg
Sugar 0.56g Brunost
Copper 0.026mg 0.08mg Brunost
Zinc 3.23mg 1.14mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 444mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 600mg Brunost
Vitamin A 880IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 236µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Manganese 0.01mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.2µg Provolone
Folate 10µg 5µg Provolone
Choline 15.4mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 17.078g 19.16g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.135mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.393mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.519mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 0.992mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 0.814mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.318mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.54mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 0.765mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.293mg Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Brunost
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
31%
Provolone
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.082g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.