Calories
420 kcal
21% of Daily kcal · energy-dense
Protein
10 g
20% RDI
Fat
26 g
16g sat fat
Carbs
40 g
15% RDI
Sugar
40 g
80% RDI
Fiber
0 g
0% RDI
Salt
0.8 g
16% RDI
Norwegian brown cheese (Brunost)
Norwegian brown cheese (Brunost) is a traditional Norwegian whey-based brown cheese with a sweet, caramel-like flavour made by slowly boiling whey until the lactose caramelises; it's commonly sliced for bread, waffles and traditional breakfasts. It is quite sweet for a cheese, containing about 40g of sugar per 100g, which comes from concentrated milk sugars rather than added refined sugar. Nutrition-wise, Norwegian brown cheese (Brunost) supplies concentrated energy and delivers notable amounts of calcium and vitamin B12 while also providing complete high-quality protein. Enjoy it in small portions: it gives good protein and a rich mouthfeel, but is relatively high in saturated fat and sugar compared with many other cheeses, so it’s best used as a flavouring or garnish rather than a large-volume staple.
Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~2.80€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
E+
Use selectively
-
Nutrition
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
E+ · 2.8 / 10
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Norwegian brown cheese (Brunost) healthy?
Norwegian brown cheese (Brunost) is rated E+ on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Norwegian brown cheese (Brunost)?
Norwegian brown cheese (Brunost) is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Q.05Is Norwegian brown cheese (Brunost) gluten free?
Yes, Norwegian brown cheese (Brunost) is gluten free.
Q.02What are the macros in Norwegian brown cheese (Brunost)?
100g of Norwegian brown cheese (Brunost) contains 420 kcal, 10g protein, 40g carbohydrates, 26g fat, and 0g fiber.
Q.04Is Norwegian brown cheese (Brunost) vegetarian?
Yes, Norwegian brown cheese (Brunost) is vegetarian but not vegan.
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