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Brie vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brie and avocadoes

  • Brie has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, and calcium; however, avocadoes are higher in fiber and copper.
  • Brie covers your daily need for saturated fat, 76% more than avocadoes.
  • Avocadoes have less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of avocadoes is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, brie and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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.
Brie
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +261.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3525%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +219.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +317.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.55mg

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.
Brie
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 58% 4.8% 7.5% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2385.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +813%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.067mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.257mg
~equal in Choline ~14.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
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21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +937.5%
Contains more FatsFats +88.8%
Contains more OtherOther +70.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1795.6%
Contains more WaterWater +51.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Avocado DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.41g 2.126g 69%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg 69%
Protein 20.75g 2g 38%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.13mg 30%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Sodium 629mg 7mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.4µg 26%
Fats 27.68g 14.66g 20%
Vitamin A 174µg 7µg 19%
Copper 0.019mg 0.19mg 19%
Phosphorus 188mg 52mg 19%
Calcium 184mg 12mg 17%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.64mg 16%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 21µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.389mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.07mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Potassium 152mg 485mg 10%
Calories 334kcal 160kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 1.738mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 1.816g 7%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.142mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 9.799g 4%
Folate 65µg 81µg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Carbs 0.45g 8.53g 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.257mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 29mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 0.55mg 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 0.45g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.067mg 0%
Choline 15.4mg 14.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie Avocado
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Brie
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.284g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.