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Tuna vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tuna and Brunost

  • Tuna has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 170% more.
  • Tuna contains 27 times more Vitamin B3 than Brunost. Tuna contains 22.07mg of Vitamin B3, while Brunost contains 0.813mg.
  • Tuna contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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.
Tuna
Tuna
3
:
7
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Selenium +646.2%
Contains more Calcium +9900%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.4%
Contains more Zinc +153.3%
Contains more Copper +86%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Selenium +646.2%
Contains more Calcium +9900%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.4%
Contains more Zinc +153.3%
Contains more Copper +86%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%

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.
Tuna
Tuna
5
:
6
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2614.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283%
Contains more Vitamin A +1612.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +908.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +903.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.42
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Brunost
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 +2614.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283%
Contains more Vitamin A +1612.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +908.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +903.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
2
:
3
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Protein +202.1%
Contains more Water +413.2%
Contains more Fats +4901.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +271.1%
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Brunost
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 +202.1%
Contains more Water +413.2%
Contains more Fats +4901.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +271.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
1
:
2
Brunost
Brunost
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5609.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +436%
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5609.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +436%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 29.15g 9.65g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 0g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 130kcal 466kcal Brunost
Calcium 4mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.92mg 0.52mg Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 333mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 527mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 54mg 600mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.043mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.013mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 108.2µg 14.5µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 0.813mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.271mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 5µg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.135mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.393mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.519mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 0.992mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 0.814mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.318mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.54mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 0.765mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.293mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 94mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Brunost
Saturated Fat 0.205g 19.16g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.938g Brunost
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna 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
92%
Tuna
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.955g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.