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Cheddar Cheese vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheddar Cheese and Brie

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, yet Brie is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 53% more than Brie.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Brie. While Cheddar Cheese contains 455mg of Phosphorus, Brie contains only 188mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
6
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4
Brie
Brie
Contains more Calcium +285.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Copper +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Manganese +25.9%
Equal in Sodium - 629
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Brie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +285.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Copper +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Manganese +25.9%
Equal in Sodium - 629

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
4
:
7
Brie
Brie
Contains more Vitamin A +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +544.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.1%
Contains more Folate +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Brie
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 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +544.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.1%
Contains more Folate +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
4
:
1
Brie
Brie
Contains more Protein +10.2%
Contains more Fats +20.3%
Contains more Carbs +586.7%
Contains more Other +37.4%
Contains more Water +30.8%
Equal in Protein - 20.75
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Brie
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 +10.2%
Contains more Fats +20.3%
Contains more Carbs +586.7%
Contains more Other +37.4%
Contains more Water +30.8%
Equal in Protein - 20.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Brie
Brie
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.41
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Brie
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.41

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Brie Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0.45g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 20.75g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 27.68g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0.45g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 334kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0.45g Brie
Calcium 710mg 184mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.5mg Brie
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 188mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 152mg Brie
Sodium 653mg 629mg Brie
Zinc 3.64mg 2.38mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.019mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 592IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 174µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.24mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 20IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.235mg Brie
Folate 27µg 65µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.322mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.751mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.015mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.929mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.547mg 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.158mg Brie
Valine 1.404mg 1.34mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 99mg 100mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Brie
Saturated Fat 18.867g 17.41g Brie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 8.013g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.826g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Brie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.457g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.