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Brie vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brie and Romano cheese

  • Brie is richer in Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5, yet Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Romano cheese is 88% higher.
  • Brie contains 9 times more Folate than Romano cheese. Brie contains 65µg of Folate, while Romano cheese contains 7µg.
  • Brie contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, brie and Cheese, romano.

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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
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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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +478.3%
Contains more IronIron +54%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.3%
~equal in Zinc ~2.58mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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
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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 0% 25% 4.6% 15% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +47.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +828.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.2µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +56.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +706.7%
Contains more OtherOther +148.9%
~equal in Fats ~26.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.115g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.838g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Romano cheese Opinion
Calories 334kcal 387kcal Romano cheese
Protein 20.75g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 27.68g 26.94g Brie
Net carbs 0.45g 3.63g Romano cheese
Carbs 0.45g 3.63g Romano cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 104mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Magnesium 20mg 41mg Romano cheese
Calcium 184mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Potassium 152mg 86mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 0.77mg Romano cheese
Sugar 0.45g 0.73g Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.03mg Romano cheese
Zinc 2.38mg 2.58mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 188mg 760mg Romano cheese
Sodium 629mg 1433mg Brie
Vitamin A 592IU 415IU Brie
Vitamin A 174µg 96µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.23mg Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.034mg 0.02mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.037mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.37mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.077mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.424mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.085mg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 1.12µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.2µg Brie
Folate 65µg 7µg Brie
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 17.41g 17.115g Romano cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 7.838g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.593g Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 0.751mg 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.015mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 1.929mg 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 1.851mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.592mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 1.34mg 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 0.716mg 1.231mg Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Romano cheese
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
27%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.295g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 804mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brie
Brie is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.