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Spread vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spread and Brie

  • Spread has more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Brie has more Phosphorus.
  • Brie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 76% higher.
  • Brie contains 7 times less Vitamin E than Spread. Spread contains 1.7mg of Vitamin E , while Brie contains 0.24mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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.
Spread
0
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10
Brie
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1166.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1166.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%

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.
Spread
3
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9
Brie
Contains more Vitamin A +658.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +434.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
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 +658.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +434.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
1
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4
Brie
Contains more Water +66.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +61.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +30.4%
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 Water +66.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +61.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +30.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
:
1
Brie
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.013
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.013

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Brie Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.45g Brie
Protein 0g 20.75g Brie
Fats 17.1g 27.68g Brie
Carbs 0g 0.45g Brie
Calories 158kcal 334kcal Brie
Sugar 0g 0.45g Spread
Calcium 184mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg Brie
Magnesium 20mg Brie
Phosphorus 0mg 188mg Brie
Potassium 12mg 152mg Brie
Sodium 755mg 629mg Brie
Zinc 2.38mg Brie
Copper 0.019mg Brie
Manganese 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg Brie
Vitamin A 4489IU 592IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 174µg Brie
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.24mg Spread
Vitamin D 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin B1 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg Brie
Folate 65µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 12.3µg 2.3µg Spread
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 0mg 100mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Brie
Saturated Fat 2.22g 17.41g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 8.013g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 0.826g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread 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
28%
Spread
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.19g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.