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Whey vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Whey and Brie

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate in Brie is higher than in Whey.
  • Brie covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 86% more than Whey.
  • Whey contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
Whey
2
:
8
Brie
Brie
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Calcium +291.5%
Contains more Iron +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +308.7%
Contains more Zinc +1730.8%
Contains more Copper +375%
Contains more Manganese +3300%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Equal in Potassium - 152
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Brie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Calcium +291.5%
Contains more Iron +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +308.7%
Contains more Zinc +1730.8%
Contains more Copper +375%
Contains more Manganese +3300%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
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.
Whey
Whey
1
:
11
Brie
Brie
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4833.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +658.1%
Contains more Folate +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +489.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Whey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4833.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +658.1%
Contains more Folate +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +489.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
2
:
3
Brie
Brie
Contains more Carbs +1042.2%
Contains more Water +92.3%
Contains more Protein +2341.2%
Contains more Fats +7588.9%
Contains more Other +409.4%
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 Carbs +1042.2%
Contains more Water +92.3%
Contains more Protein +2341.2%
Contains more Fats +7588.9%
Contains more Other +409.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
1
:
2
Brie
Brie
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7913%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7409.1%
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Brie
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7913%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7409.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Brie Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 0.45g Whey
Protein 0.85g 20.75g Brie
Fats 0.36g 27.68g Brie
Carbs 5.14g 0.45g Whey
Calories 27kcal 334kcal Brie
Sugar 5.14g 0.45g Brie
Calcium 47mg 184mg Brie
Iron 0.06mg 0.5mg Brie
Magnesium 8mg 20mg Brie
Phosphorus 46mg 188mg Brie
Potassium 161mg 152mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 629mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 2.38mg Brie
Copper 0.004mg 0.019mg Brie
Manganese 0.001mg 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 1.9µg 14.5µg Brie
Vitamin A 12IU 592IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 174µg Brie
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.235mg Brie
Folate 1µg 65µg Brie
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.054mg 0.751mg Brie
Isoleucine 0.047mg 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 0.078mg 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 0.068mg 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.016mg 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 1.158mg Brie
Valine 0.046mg 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.016mg 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 2mg 100mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 17.41g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 8.013g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.826g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.18g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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 cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.6)

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.