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Saffron vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Brunost different?

  • Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, while Brunost is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1233% more than Brunost.
  • Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat.

Spices, saffron and Cheese, gjetost types were used 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.
Saffron
Saffron
6
:
4
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Iron +2034.6%
Contains more Magnesium +277.1%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +70920%
Contains more Calcium +260.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Selenium +158.9%
Equal in Zinc - 1.14
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +2034.6%
Contains more Magnesium +277.1%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +70920%
Contains more Calcium +260.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Selenium +158.9%
Equal in Zinc - 1.14

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.
Saffron
Saffron
5
:
5
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.7%
Contains more Folate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin A +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
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 Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.7%
Contains more Folate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin A +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
3
:
2
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Carbs +53.3%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Fats +404.4%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Saffron
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 +18.4%
Contains more Carbs +53.3%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Fats +404.4%
Contains more Water +12.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
2
:
1
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1736.6%
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1736.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 42.65g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 9.65g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 65.37g 42.65g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 466kcal Brunost
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 11.1mg 0.52mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 70mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 1724mg 1409mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 600mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.328mg 0.08mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.04mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 530IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.813mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.271mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 5µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 19.16g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.938g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron 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
60%
Saffron
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.574g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.