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Brie vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brie and Blue cheese

  • Brie has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B6, however, Blue cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 34% more than Brie.
  • Blue cheese has 2 times less Folate than Brie. Brie has 65µg of Folate, while Blue cheese has 36µg.
  • Blue cheese contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, brie and Cheese, blue.

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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
Brie
3
:
6
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.1%
Contains more Manganese +277.8%
Contains more Calcium +187%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.9%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Copper +110.5%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Brie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.1%
Contains more Manganese +277.8%
Contains more Calcium +187%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.9%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Copper +110.5%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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
Brie
5
:
5
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.6%
Contains more Folate +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.6%
Contains more Folate +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
1
:
4
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +420%
Contains more Other +89.3%
Equal in Protein - 21.4
Equal in Fats - 28.74
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
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +420%
Contains more Other +89.3%
Equal in Protein - 21.4
Equal in Fats - 28.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
3
:
0
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.8
Brie
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.8

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 2.34g Blue cheese
Protein 20.75g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 27.68g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 0.45g 2.34g Blue cheese
Calories 334kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.45g 0.5g Brie
Calcium 184mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.5mg 0.31mg Brie
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 188mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 152mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 629mg 1146mg Brie
Zinc 2.38mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.019mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.034mg 0.009mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 592IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.029mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.382mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.166mg Brie
Folate 65µg 36µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 1.22µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.312mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.015mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.929mg 1.919mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.592mg 0.584mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.087mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.716mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 75mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 17.41g 18.669g Brie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 7.778g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.8g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Blue cheese
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
46%
Brie
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.259g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.