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Milk vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milk and Brie different?

  • Brie is higher than Milk in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Brie covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 84% more than Milk.
  • Milk is lower in Sodium.

Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Cheese, brie types were used 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.
Milk
1
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9
Brie
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Calcium +47.2%
Contains more Iron +1566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.9%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +1033.3%
Contains more Selenium +339.4%
Equal in Potassium - 152
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Calcium +47.2%
Contains more Iron +1566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.9%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +1033.3%
Contains more Selenium +339.4%
Equal in Potassium - 152

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.
Milk
1
:
10
Brie
Contains more Vitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +202%
Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +535.1%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 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 D +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +202%
Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +535.1%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
2
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3
Brie
Contains more Carbs +1008.9%
Contains more Water +85.7%
Contains more Protein +515.7%
Contains more Fats +2753.6%
Contains more Other +260%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 +1008.9%
Contains more Water +85.7%
Contains more Protein +515.7%
Contains more Fats +2753.6%
Contains more Other +260%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
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2
Brie
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2792.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2260%
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2792.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2260%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milk 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Brie Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 0.45g Milk
Protein 3.37g 20.75g Brie
Fats 0.97g 27.68g Brie
Carbs 4.99g 0.45g Milk
Calories 42kcal 334kcal Brie
Sugar 5.2g 0.45g Brie
Calcium 125mg 184mg Brie
Iron 0.03mg 0.5mg Brie
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Brie
Phosphorus 95mg 188mg Brie
Potassium 150mg 152mg Brie
Sodium 44mg 629mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 2.38mg Brie
Copper 0.01mg 0.019mg Brie
Manganese 0.003mg 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 3.3µg 14.5µg Brie
Vitamin A 196IU 592IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 174µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 48IU 20IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.5µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.235mg Brie
Folate 5µg 65µg Brie
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.143mg 0.751mg Brie
Isoleucine 0.174mg 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 0.319mg 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 0.282mg 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.088mg 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 1.158mg Brie
Valine 0.22mg 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.101mg 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 5mg 100mg Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 17.41g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 8.013g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.826g Brie
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk 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
16%
Milk
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 585mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.777g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.