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Table salt vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Table salt and Brunost different?

  • Brunost is higher than Table salt in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin A.
  • Table salt covers your daily need of Sodium 1659% more than Brunost.
  • Brunost is lower in Sodium.

Salt, table 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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 ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17512.5%
Contains more IronIron +57.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1040%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
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 K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +2001.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +6620%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Table salt 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Brunost Opinion
Calories 0kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 0g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 0g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Table salt
Magnesium 1mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 24mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 8mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 0.33mg 0.52mg Brunost
Copper 0.03mg 0.08mg Brunost
Zinc 0.1mg 1.14mg Brunost
Phosphorus 0mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 38758mg 600mg Brunost
Vitamin A 0IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg Brunost
Manganese 0.1mg 0.04mg Table salt
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Folate 0µg 5µg Brunost
Saturated Fat 0g 19.16g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0mg 0.293mg Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
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 - 38158mg)
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.