Brie vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between brie and mozzarella
- Brie has more vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6; however, mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Mozzarella covers your daily need for calcium, 55% more than brie.
- Brie has 39 times more sodium than mozzarella. While brie has 629mg of sodium, mozzarella has only 16mg.
- The glycemic index of mozzarella is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, brie and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +297.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +193.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +79.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +27.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +622.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.5% |
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:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +588.9% |
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Water
~49.9g
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
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 184mg | 731mg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 524mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 17.41g | 10.867g | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 0.92µg | 30% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 16mg | 27% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 17.1g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 54mg | 15% |
| Folate | 65µg | 9µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.34mg | 14% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 27.5g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.08mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 4.844g | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 3.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 137µg | 4% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 280kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.509g | 2% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 15.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 13IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 1.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0% |
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
45%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.543g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.