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Spread vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spread and Brunost

  • Spread contains less Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE than Brunost.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 96% higher.
  • Brunost has 2 times less Sodium than Spread. Spread has 1013mg of Sodium, while Brunost has 600mg.

Food types used in this article are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
Spread
2
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Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Calcium +3233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +775%
Contains more Phosphorus +652.5%
Contains more Potassium +1180.9%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Calcium +3233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +775%
Contains more Phosphorus +652.5%
Contains more Potassium +1180.9%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%

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.
Spread
4
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +931.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +679.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
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 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +931.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +679.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
1
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Contains more Water +348.5%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Contains more Carbs +257.2%
Contains more Other +70.9%
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 Water +348.5%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Contains more Carbs +257.2%
Contains more Other +70.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
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Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.879
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.879

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 7.66g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 17.34g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 11.94g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 235kcal 466kcal Brunost
Fiber 0.2g 0g Spread
Calcium 12mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.79mg 0.52mg Spread
Magnesium 8mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 59mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 110mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 1013mg 600mg Brunost
Zinc 1.02mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.13mg 0.08mg Spread
Manganese 0.026mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 87IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.813mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 2µg 5µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.334mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.6mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.663mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.196mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.356mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.279mg 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 38mg 94mg Spread
Saturated Fat 5.977g 19.16g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.938g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread 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
30%
Spread
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.183g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 - 413mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.