Brie vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Brie and Cream cheese
- Brie has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Selenium, however, Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A.
- Brie covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 60% more than Cream cheese.
- Brie has 7 times more Folate than Cream cheese. While Brie has 65µg of Folate, Cream cheese has only 9µg.
- Cream cheese has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, brie and Cheese, cream.
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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 | +122.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +354.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +376% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +209.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.1% |
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 | +204.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +126.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +317.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +319.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +650% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +622.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +87.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +258.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1126.7% |
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Water
~52.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -13.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 334kcal | 350kcal |
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| Protein | 20.75g | 6.15g |
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| Fats | 27.68g | 34.44g |
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| Net carbs | 0.45g | 5.52g |
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| Carbs | 0.45g | 5.52g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 101mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 184mg | 97mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 132mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.11mg |
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| Sugar | 0.45g | 3.76g |
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| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.018mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 0.5mg |
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| Starch | 0.35g |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 107mg |
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| Sodium | 629mg | 314mg |
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| Vitamin A | 592IU | 1111IU |
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| Vitamin A | 174µg | 308µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.86mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 8.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.517mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 65µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 27.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.41g | 20.213g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.013g | 8.907g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 1.483g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.069mg |
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| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.233mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 0.324mg |
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| Leucine | 1.929mg | 0.657mg |
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| Lysine | 1.851mg | 0.567mg |
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| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.191mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.291mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg | 0.395mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.175mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.803g)
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)