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Brie vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brie and Buttermilk

  • Brie is richer than Buttermilk in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Brie is 84% higher.
  • Brie contains 25 times more Cholesterol than Buttermilk. Brie contains 100mg of Cholesterol, while Buttermilk contains 4mg.
  • Buttermilk contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, brie and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.6%
Contains more IronIron +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +625%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.8%
~equal in Potassium ~151mg

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% 36% 4.8% 15% 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 3.3% 2.8% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1159.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +380%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +591.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.9%

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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +526.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3045.5%
Contains more OtherOther +203.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +964.4%
Contains more WaterWater +86.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
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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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3054.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2403%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Buttermilk Opinion
Calories 334kcal 40kcal Brie
Protein 20.75g 3.31g Brie
Fats 27.68g 0.88g Brie
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Net carbs 0.45g 4.79g Buttermilk
Carbs 0.45g 4.79g Buttermilk
Cholesterol 100mg 4mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 20IU 1IU Brie
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Brie
Calcium 184mg 116mg Brie
Potassium 152mg 151mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 0.05mg Brie
Sugar 0.45g 4.79g Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.011mg Brie
Zinc 2.38mg 0.42mg Brie
Phosphorus 188mg 89mg Brie
Sodium 629mg 190mg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 592IU 47IU Brie
Vitamin A 174µg 14µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.05mg Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Brie
Manganese 0.034mg 0.002mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 2µg Brie
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.034mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.154mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.058mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.275mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.034mg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0.22µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.1µg Brie
Folate 65µg 5µg Brie
Choline 15.4mg 17.7mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 17.41g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 0.254g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.033g Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.042mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg 0.141mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.171mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg 0.313mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg 0.277mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg 0.087mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.171mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg 0.217mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg 0.1mg Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Buttermilk
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
43%
Brie
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.862g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.