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Tuna salad vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna salad and Brunost different?

  • Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 101% higher.
  • Tuna salad contains 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Brunost. While Tuna salad contains 6.7mg of Vitamin B3, Brunost contains only 0.813mg.
  • Tuna salad has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, tuna salad and Cheese, gjetost are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Copper +81.3%
Contains more Selenium +184.1%
Contains more Calcium +2252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.4%
Contains more Potassium +691.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.04
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Copper +81.3%
Contains more Selenium +184.1%
Contains more Calcium +2252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.4%
Contains more Potassium +691.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.04

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +724.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +1047.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +916.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1874.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +724.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +1047.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +916.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1874.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Water +369.9%
Contains more Fats +218.7%
Contains more Carbs +353.2%
Contains more Other +123%
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 Protein +66.2%
Contains more Water +369.9%
Contains more Fats +218.7%
Contains more Carbs +353.2%
Contains more Other +123%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +339.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.9%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +339.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 16.04g 9.65g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 9.41g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 187kcal 466kcal Brunost
Calcium 17mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 1mg 0.52mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 178mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 178mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 402mg 600mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.145mg 0.08mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.04mg
Selenium 41.2µg 14.5µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.813mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 8µg 5µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 2.42µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.135mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg 0.393mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.519mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg 0.992mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg 0.814mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.318mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.54mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg 0.765mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.293mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 94mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 19.16g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.938g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad 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
29%
Tuna salad
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.616g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.