Brie vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between brie and butter
- Brie has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6, while butter has more vitamin A.
- Butter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 165% higher.
- Butter contains 78 times less vitamin B6 than brie. Brie contains 0.235mg of vitamin B6, while butter contains 0.003mg.
- The amount of sodium in butter is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, brie and Butter, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +533.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2544.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +683.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +750% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1429.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +804.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +527.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +7733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +870.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +293.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +204.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2341.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +650% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +169.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +6650% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +193% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +192.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +264.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.41g | 50.489g | 150% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 81.11g | 82% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 0.17µg | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 684µg | 57% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 0.85g | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 23.43g | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 215mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.034mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 11mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 1µg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 24mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 0.09mg | 21% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 717kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.003mg | 18% |
| Folate | 65µg | 3µg | 16% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 24mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 3.01g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2.32mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.11mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.005mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.004mg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 18.8mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 618mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 33.079g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)