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Brie vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brie and Cottage cheese different?

  • Brie is higher than Cottage cheese in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Brie covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 78% more than Cottage cheese.
  • Brie contains 6 times more Zinc than Cottage cheese. Brie contains 2.38mg of Zinc, while Cottage cheese contains 0.4mg.
  • Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, brie and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types were 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.
Brie
Brie
8
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Calcium +121.7%
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +495%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.1%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Brie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +121.7%
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +495%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.1%
Contains more Copper +52.6%

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
11
:
0
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +410.9%
Contains more Folate +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +410.9%
Contains more Folate +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
3
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Protein +86.6%
Contains more Fats +543.7%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Carbs +651.1%
Contains more Water +64.8%
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
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +86.6%
Contains more Fats +543.7%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Carbs +651.1%
Contains more Water +64.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
2
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +929.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +571.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Brie
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +929.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +571.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brie Cottage cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Protein 20.75g 11.12g Brie
Fats 27.68g 4.3g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Calories 334kcal 98kcal Brie
Sugar 0.45g 2.67g Brie
Calcium 184mg 83mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 0.07mg Brie
Magnesium 20mg 8mg Brie
Phosphorus 188mg 159mg Brie
Potassium 152mg 104mg Brie
Sodium 629mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 2.38mg 0.4mg Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.034mg 0.002mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 9.7µg Brie
Vitamin A 592IU 140IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 37µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.08mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU 3IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Brie
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.027mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.163mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.099mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.557mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.046mg Brie
Folate 65µg 12µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0.43µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.147mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg 0.5mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.591mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg 1.116mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg 0.934mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg 0.269mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.577mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg 0.748mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg 0.326mg Brie
Cholesterol 100mg 17mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 17.41g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 0.778g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.123g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Cottage 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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.692g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.