Brie vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brie and American cheese different?
- Brie is higher in vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5; however, American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for American cheese is 86% higher.
- Brie contains 8 times more folate than American cheese. While brie contains 65µg of folate, American cheese contains only 8µg.
- Brie has less sodium.
- Brie has a lower glycemic index (0) than American cheese (27).
Cheese, brie and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D are the varieties 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +467.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +241% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +335.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +712.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +43.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +722.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~18.057g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.236g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 184mg | 1045mg | 86% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 641mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 1671mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.234mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.054mg | 14% |
| Folate | 65µg | 8µg | 14% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 20.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 250µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.403mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 1.5µg | 6% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 31.79g | 6% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 18.13g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 36.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 17.41g | 18.057g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 1.286g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 371kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 2.49mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 8.236g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 100mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 23IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 1042mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.647g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (100 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.