Tofu vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tofu and brunost?
- Tofu is higher in manganese, copper, and calcium, yet brunost is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 101% more.
- Tofu has 30 times more manganese than brunost. While tofu has 1.181mg of manganese, brunost has only 0.04mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in tofu is lower.
- The glycemic index of tofu is lower.
We used Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Cheese, gjetost types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +411.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +372.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2852.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +494.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +99.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1254.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2419.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +419.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +238.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1434.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +239.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +424.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +309.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.42µg | 101% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 1.382mg | 98% |
| Saturated fat | 1.261g | 19.16g | 81% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 3.351mg | 64% |
| Manganese | 1.181mg | 0.04mg | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 334µg | 37% | |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 444mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 1409mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.378mg | 0.08mg | 33% |
| Fats | 8.72g | 29.51g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 94mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 683mg | 400mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 0.52mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 0.938g | 27% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 600mg | 25% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 466kcal | 16% |
| Protein | 17.27g | 9.65g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 7.879g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0.271mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.315mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 2.78g | 42.65g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Folate | 29µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 17.4µg | 14.5µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 1.14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 0.813mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 58mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.48g | 42.65g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.392mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.883mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.87mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.431mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 586mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.899g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.