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Yolk vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Yolk and Brunost?

  • Yolk is richer in Selenium, Folate, and Iron, yet Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 330% higher.
  • Yolk has 29 times more Folate than Brunost. Yolk has 146µg of Folate, while Brunost has 5µg.
  • Brunost contains less Cholesterol.

We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cheese, gjetost types in this comparison.

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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.
Yolk
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
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 +425%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +286.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1192.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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.
Yolk
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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% 87% 52% 162% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2820%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 +64.4%
Contains more WaterWater +289.2%
Contains more FatsFats +11.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1088%
Contains more OtherOther +179.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 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 -50.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +348.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Brunost Opinion
Calories 322kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 15.86g 9.65g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 3.59g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 3.59g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 1085mg 94mg Brunost
Vitamin D 218IU Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 129mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 109mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 2.73mg 0.52mg Yolk
Sugar 0.56g Brunost
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg Brunost
Zinc 2.3mg 1.14mg Yolk
Phosphorus 390mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 48mg 600mg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 1113IU Yolk
Vitamin A 381µg 334µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.04mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 14.5µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.271mg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Folate 146µg 5µg Yolk
Choline 820.2mg Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 19.16g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 7.879g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.938g Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.135mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg 0.393mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.519mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 0.992mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 0.814mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.318mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.54mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.765mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.293mg Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk 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
118%
Yolk
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.609g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 991mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.