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Swiss cheese vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Swiss cheese and Brie?

  • Swiss cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Brie is richer in Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 71% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has 3 times more Phosphorus than Brie. Swiss cheese has 574mg of Phosphorus, while Brie has 188mg.
  • Swiss cheese contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, swiss and Cheese, brie types in this comparison.

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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 +383.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.3%
Contains more Zinc +83.6%
Contains more Copper +147.4%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +284.6%
Contains more Potassium +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +383.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.3%
Contains more Zinc +83.6%
Contains more Copper +147.4%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +284.6%
Contains more Potassium +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%

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 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
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 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Carbs +220%
Contains more Other +10.4%
Contains more Water +28.7%
Equal in Other - 2.7
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 +29.9%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Carbs +220%
Contains more Other +10.4%
Contains more Water +28.7%
Equal in Other - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.41
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.013
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.41
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.
Swiss cheese Brie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Brie Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 0.45g Swiss cheese
Protein 26.96g 20.75g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 27.68g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 0.45g Swiss cheese
Calories 393kcal 334kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0g 0.45g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 184mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.5mg Brie
Magnesium 33mg 20mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 188mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 152mg Brie
Sodium 187mg 629mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 2.38mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.019mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 30µg 14.5µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 592IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 174µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.24mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.235mg Brie
Folate 10µg 65µg Brie
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 1.65µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.322mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.751mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 1.015mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 1.929mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 1.851mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.592mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 1.158mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 1.34mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.716mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 100mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Brie
Saturated Fat 18.227g 17.41g Brie
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 8.013g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.826g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese 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
48%
Swiss cheese
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.817g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.6)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.