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Wheat vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat and Brunost

  • Wheat has more Manganese, and Selenium, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 104% more than Wheat.
  • Brunost has 26 times less Manganese than Wheat. Wheat has 1.03mg of Manganese, while Brunost has 0.04mg.
  • Wheat contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked 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.
Wheat
6
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Contains more Iron +238.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +61.4%
Contains more Copper +158.8%
Contains more Manganese +2475%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains more Calcium +4344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +202%
Contains more Potassium +759.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +238.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +61.4%
Contains more Copper +158.8%
Contains more Manganese +2475%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains more Calcium +4344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +202%
Contains more Potassium +759.1%

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.
Wheat
3
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.5%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +27725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 0% 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 B3 +183.5%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +27725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
1
:
Contains more Water +385%
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Fats +3455.4%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Other +598.5%
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 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 Water +385%
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Fats +3455.4%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Other +598.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9279.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9279.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 23.3g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 5.71g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 0.83g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 27.6g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 132kcal 466kcal Brunost
Sugar 3.07g Brunost
Fiber 4.3g 0g Wheat
Calcium 9mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 1.76mg 0.52mg Wheat
Magnesium 48mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 147mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 164mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 8mg 600mg Wheat
Zinc 1.84mg 1.14mg Wheat
Copper 0.207mg 0.08mg Wheat
Manganese 1.03mg 0.04mg Wheat
Selenium 31.9µg 14.5µg Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 0.813mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 11µg 5µg Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.172mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.432mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.161mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.097mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.267mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.147mg 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.002g Brunost
Saturated Fat 0.077g 19.16g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 0.938g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat 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
9%
Wheat
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.