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Soy sauce vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Soy sauce and Brunost

  • Soy sauce has more Manganese, however, Brunost has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Soy sauce is 213% higher.
  • Brunost has 25 times less Manganese than Soy sauce. Soy sauce has 1.018mg of Manganese, while Brunost has 0.04mg.
  • Brunost is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
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 IronIron +178.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2445%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1112.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +86%
Contains more ZincZinc +31%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%
~equal in Magnesium ~70mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +170.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +737.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1028.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 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 WaterWater +429.4%
Contains more OtherOther +220.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
Contains more FatsFats +5077.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +765.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8853.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Brunost Opinion
Calories 53kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 8.14g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 0.57g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 4.13g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 4.93g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 74mg 70mg Soy sauce
Calcium 33mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 435mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 1.45mg 0.52mg Soy sauce
Sugar 0.4g Brunost
Fiber 0.8g 0g Soy sauce
Copper 0.043mg 0.08mg Brunost
Zinc 0.87mg 1.14mg Brunost
Phosphorus 166mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 5493mg 600mg Brunost
Vitamin A 0IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg Brunost
Manganese 1.018mg 0.04mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0.5µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 0.813mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Folate 14µg 5µg Soy sauce
Choline 18.3mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0.073g 19.16g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.271mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.537mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.381mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.097mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.332mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.174mg 0.293mg Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce Brunost
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Soy sauce
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 4893mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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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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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.