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Turmeric vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turmeric and brunost

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, and magnesium; however, brunost has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 859% higher.
  • Turmeric is lower in saturated fat.
  • Brunost has a higher glycemic index than turmeric.

Food types used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground 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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +197.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.6%
Contains more IronIron +10476.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1525%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.9%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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 Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +443.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +821.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +518.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 +57.4%
Contains more OtherOther +49.1%
Contains more FatsFats +808%
~equal in Protein ~9.65g
~equal in Water ~13.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 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 -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1654.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Brunost DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.04mg 859%
Iron 55mg 0.52mg 681%
Copper 1.3mg 0.08mg 136%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg 101%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 1.382mg 95%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Saturated fat 1.838g 19.16g 79%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 3.351mg 56%
Fats 3.25g 29.51g 40%
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg 37%
Magnesium 208mg 70mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Zinc 4.5mg 1.14mg 31%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Sodium 27mg 600mg 25%
Calcium 168mg 400mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.315mg 21%
Phosphorus 299mg 444mg 21%
Potassium 2080mg 1409mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 7.879g 19%
Selenium 6.2µg 14.5µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.271mg 13%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Carbs 67.14g 42.65g 8%
Calories 312kcal 466kcal 8%
Folate 20µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.813mg 3%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.938g 1%
Protein 9.68g 9.65g 0%
Net carbs 44.44g 42.65g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.293mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.322g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
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.
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.