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Puff pastry vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Puff pastry and Brunost

  • Puff pastry has more Iron, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 101% more.
  • Puff pastry contains 5 times more Iron than Brunost. Puff pastry contains 2.6mg of Iron, while Brunost contains 0.52mg.
  • Puff pastry contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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 +400%
Contains less Sodium -57.8%
Contains more Copper +43.8%
Contains more Manganese +1137.5%
Contains more Selenium +69%
Contains more Calcium +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +640%
Contains more Potassium +2172.6%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains less Sodium -57.8%
Contains more Copper +43.8%
Contains more Manganese +1137.5%
Contains more Selenium +69%
Contains more Calcium +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +640%
Contains more Potassium +2172.6%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%

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 B3 +367.4%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +111200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1326.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.315
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
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 B3 +367.4%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +111200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1326.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.315

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +30.5%
Contains more Protein +30.4%
Contains more Water +81.6%
Contains more Other +375%
Equal in Carbs - 42.65
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 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 Fats +30.5%
Contains more Protein +30.4%
Contains more Water +81.6%
Contains more Other +375%
Equal in Carbs - 42.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2269.7%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2269.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 42.65g Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 38.5g 29.51g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 42.65g Puff pastry
Calories 558kcal 466kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g Brunost
Fiber 1.5g 0g Puff pastry
Calcium 10mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 2.6mg 0.52mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 60mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 62mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 253mg 600mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.115mg 0.08mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.495mg 0.04mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 14.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.315mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.813mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 55µg 5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.198mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.514mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.144mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.131mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.312mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.158mg 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 19.16g Puff pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 7.879g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 0.938g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry 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
26%
Puff pastry
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.658g)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.