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Shrimp vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shrimp and Brunost

  • Shrimp has more Selenium, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 104% more.
  • Shrimp contains 3 times more Selenium than Brunost. Shrimp contains 49.5µg of Selenium, while Brunost contains 14.5µg.
  • Brunost contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
Shrimp
4
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Contains more Zinc +43%
Contains more Copper +222.5%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +241.4%
Contains more Calcium +339.6%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +89.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.1%
Contains more Potassium +728.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Zinc +43%
Contains more Copper +222.5%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +241.4%
Contains more Calcium +339.6%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +89.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.1%
Contains more Potassium +728.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%

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.
Shrimp
5
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.4%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5658.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +545.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
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 +229.4%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5658.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +545.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
:
Contains more Protein +136.1%
Contains more Water +432.4%
Contains more Fats +1635.9%
Contains more Carbs +2705.9%
Contains more Other +94.7%
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 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 Protein +136.1%
Contains more Water +432.4%
Contains more Fats +1635.9%
Contains more Carbs +2705.9%
Contains more Other +94.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2082.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59%
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2082.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 22.78g 9.65g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 1.52g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 119kcal 466kcal Brunost
Calcium 91mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.32mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 37mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 306mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 170mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 947mg 600mg Brunost
Zinc 1.63mg 1.14mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.08mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.04mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 14.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 0.813mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 24µg 5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.135mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.393mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 0.814mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.318mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.54mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 0.765mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.293mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 211mg 94mg Brunost
Trans Fat 0.035g Brunost
Saturated Fat 0.521g 19.16g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.938g Brunost
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp 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
37%
Shrimp
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.639g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $4)
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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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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.