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Ricotta vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ricotta and Brunost?

  • Brunost is richer than Ricotta in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 91% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ricotta is lower.

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cheese, gjetost types in this article.

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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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
7
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Calcium +93.2%
Contains more Iron +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +181%
Contains more Potassium +1241.9%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Equal in Zinc - 1.14
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Calcium +93.2%
Contains more Iron +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +181%
Contains more Potassium +1241.9%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Equal in Zinc - 1.14
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
4
:
7
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +150.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +681.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1473.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +530.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +611.8%
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Brunost
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 Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +150.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +681.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1473.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +530.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +611.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
3
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Water +433.5%
Contains more Fats +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +1303%
Contains more Other +365.7%
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Brunost
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 +16.7%
Contains more Water +433.5%
Contains more Fats +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +1303%
Contains more Other +365.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
1
:
2
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.6%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 11.26g 9.65g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 3.04g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 174kcal 466kcal Brunost
Sugar 0.27g Brunost
Calcium 207mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.38mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 11mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 158mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 105mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 84mg 600mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 1.14mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.006mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 445IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 12µg 5µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.517mg 0.393mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.519mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.992mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.814mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.54mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.459mg 0.293mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 94mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 19.16g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.938g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Brunost
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Ricotta
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 516mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.865g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.