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Egg vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Egg and Brie

  • Egg is higher in Copper, Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, yet Brie is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Egg covers your daily Copper needs 220% more than Brie.
  • Egg contains 19 times more Choline than Brie. While Egg contains 293.8mg of Choline, Brie contains only 15.4mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Brie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
4
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6
Brie
Contains more Iron +138%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Contains more Copper +10426.3%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%
Contains more Calcium +268%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Zinc +126.7%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +138%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Contains more Copper +10426.3%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%
Contains more Calcium +268%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Zinc +126.7%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188

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.
Egg
3
:
8
Brie
Contains more Vitamin E +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.2%
Contains more Folate +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.52
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
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 E +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.2%
Contains more Folate +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.52

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
2
:
3
Brie
Contains more Carbs +148.9%
Contains more Water +54.1%
Contains more Protein +64.9%
Contains more Fats +160.9%
Contains more Other +152.3%
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 Carbs +148.9%
Contains more Water +54.1%
Contains more Protein +64.9%
Contains more Fats +160.9%
Contains more Other +152.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
2
:
1
Brie
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.5%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Brie Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 0.45g Egg
Protein 12.58g 20.75g Brie
Fats 10.61g 27.68g Brie
Carbs 1.12g 0.45g Egg
Calories 155kcal 334kcal Brie
Sugar 1.12g 0.45g Brie
Calcium 50mg 184mg Brie
Iron 1.19mg 0.5mg Egg
Magnesium 10mg 20mg Brie
Phosphorus 172mg 188mg Brie
Potassium 126mg 152mg Brie
Sodium 124mg 629mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 2.38mg Brie
Copper 2mg 0.019mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 30.8µg 14.5µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 592IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 174µg Brie
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.24mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU 20IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0.5µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.69mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.235mg Brie
Folate 44µg 65µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.604mg 0.751mg Brie
Isoleucine 0.686mg 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 1.075mg 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 0.904mg 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.392mg 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 1.158mg Brie
Valine 0.767mg 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.298mg 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 373mg 100mg Brie
Saturated Fat 3.267g 17.41g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 8.013g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.826g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
45%
Egg
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.143g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 273mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.