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Wheat gluten vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between wheat gluten and brunost

  • Wheat gluten has more iron and selenium, while brunost has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Brunost covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 106% more than wheat gluten.
  • Wheat gluten contains 10 times more iron than brunost. While wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, brunost contains only 0.52mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in wheat gluten is lower.
  • Brunost has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brunost is 27, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vital wheat gluten 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 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
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 IronIron +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1309%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.8%

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% 111% 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
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 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 ProteinProtein +678.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1495.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.3%
Contains more WaterWater +63.9%
Contains more OtherOther +375%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4950.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Brunost DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 9.65g 131%
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.382mg 106%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg 101%
Saturated fat 0.272g 19.16g 86%
Vitamin B5 0mg 3.351mg 67%
Iron 5.2mg 0.52mg 59%
Selenium 39.7µg 14.5µg 46%
Fats 1.85g 29.51g 43%
Potassium 100mg 1409mg 39%
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Calcium 142mg 400mg 26%
Phosphorus 260mg 444mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.315mg 26%
Sodium 29mg 600mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.271mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 7.879g 19%
Magnesium 25mg 70mg 11%
Copper 0.182mg 0.08mg 11%
Carbs 13.79g 42.65g 10%
Calories 370kcal 466kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.813mg 5%
Zinc 0.85mg 1.14mg 3%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.938g 1%
Net carbs 13.19g 42.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten 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%
Wheat gluten
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.888g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.