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Maple syrup vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between maple syrup and brunost

  • Maple syrup has more manganese; however, brunost has more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for maple syrup is 125% higher.
  • Maple syrup is lower in sodium.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index than brunost.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 ZincZinc +28.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7170%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +292.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +564.6%
Contains more IronIron +372.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%

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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +903.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +9208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13450%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~1.382mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 CarbsCarbs +57.2%
Contains more WaterWater +141%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24025%
Contains more FatsFats +49083.3%
Contains more OtherOther +910.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71527.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5417.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Brunost DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.04mg 125%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg 101%
Saturated fat 0.007g 19.16g 87%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 3.351mg 66%
Phosphorus 2mg 444mg 63%
Fats 0.06g 29.51g 45%
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg 37%
Potassium 212mg 1409mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Calcium 102mg 400mg 30%
Sodium 12mg 600mg 26%
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.271mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.315mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 7.879g 20%
Protein 0.04g 9.65g 19%
Magnesium 21mg 70mg 12%
Calories 260kcal 466kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 1.382mg 9%
Carbs 67.04g 42.65g 8%
Copper 0.018mg 0.08mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.938g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.813mg 5%
Iron 0.11mg 0.52mg 5%
Zinc 1.47mg 1.14mg 3%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 42.65g N/A
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.153g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.