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Mozzarella vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mozzarella and Brie

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Brie is higher in Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily need of Calcium 55% more than Brie.
  • Mozzarella has 3 times more Phosphorus than Brie. While Mozzarella has 524mg of Phosphorus, Brie has only 188mg.
  • Mozzarella has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, brie.

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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 Calcium +297.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +31.5%
Contains more Copper +42.1%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +297.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +31.5%
Contains more Copper +42.1%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Potassium +60%
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.
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Brie
Contains more Vitamin A +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Folate +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Folate +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.5%
Contains more Carbs +588.9%
Contains more Fats +61.9%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Water - 48.42
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +32.5%
Contains more Carbs +588.9%
Contains more Fats +61.9%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Water - 48.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.3%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella Brie
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 Mozzarella Brie Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0.45g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 20.75g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 27.68g Brie
Carbs 3.1g 0.45g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 334kcal Brie
Sugar 1.23g 0.45g Brie
Calcium 731mg 184mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.5mg Brie
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 188mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 152mg Brie
Sodium 16mg 629mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.38mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.019mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 592IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 174µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 13IU 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.235mg Brie
Folate 9µg 65µg Brie
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 54mg 100mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 17.41g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.013g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.826g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Brie
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
23%
Mozzarella
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.543g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/nutrients
  2. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.