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Brie vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brie and Tilsit cheese?

  • Brie is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B5, yet Tilsit cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 52% more.
  • Brie has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Tilsit cheese. While Brie has 0.235mg of Vitamin B6, Tilsit cheese has only 0.065mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brie is lower.

We used Cheese, brie and Cheese, tilsit types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Iron +117.4%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +133.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.5%
Contains more Manganese +161.5%
Contains more Calcium +280.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +166%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +117.4%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +133.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.5%
Contains more Manganese +161.5%
Contains more Calcium +280.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +166%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Brie
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.5%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.5%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +317.8%
Contains more Other +80.4%
Equal in Fats - 25.98
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +317.8%
Contains more Other +80.4%
Equal in Fats - 25.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.775
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.775

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Tilsit cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 1.88g Tilsit cheese
Protein 20.75g 24.41g Tilsit cheese
Fats 27.68g 25.98g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 1.88g Tilsit cheese
Calories 334kcal 340kcal Tilsit cheese
Sugar 0.45g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 184mg 700mg Tilsit cheese
Iron 0.5mg 0.23mg Brie
Magnesium 20mg 13mg Brie
Phosphorus 188mg 500mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 152mg 65mg Brie
Sodium 629mg 753mg Brie
Zinc 2.38mg 3.5mg Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.019mg 0.026mg Tilsit cheese
Manganese 0.034mg 0.013mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 592IU 1045IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 249µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.061mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.359mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.205mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.346mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.065mg Brie
Folate 65µg 20µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 2.1µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.352mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.751mg 0.899mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 1.015mg 1.484mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 1.929mg 2.548mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 1.851mg 2.039mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.592mg 0.754mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.358mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.34mg 1.752mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.716mg 0.704mg Brie
Cholesterol 100mg 102mg Brie
Saturated Fat 17.41g 16.775g Tilsit cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 7.136g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.721g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Tilsit cheese
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
46%
Brie
40%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.635g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie 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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/nutrients
  2. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.