Brie vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Brie and Roquefort
- Brie is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, yet Roquefort is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2.
- Roquefort covers your daily Sodium needs 51% more than Brie.
- Brie contains 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Roquefort. While Brie contains 1.65µg of Vitamin B12, Roquefort contains only 0.64µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Brie is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, brie and Cheese, roquefort.
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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 | +67% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +259.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +157.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +150.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +23% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +344.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -9.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.474g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 334kcal | 369kcal |
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| Protein | 20.75g | 21.54g |
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| Fats | 27.68g | 30.64g |
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| Net carbs | 0.45g | 2g |
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| Carbs | 0.45g | 2g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 90mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 184mg | 662mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 91mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sugar | 0.45g |
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| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.034mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 2.08mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 392mg |
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| Sodium | 629mg | 1809mg |
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| Vitamin A | 592IU | 1047IU |
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| Vitamin A | 174µg | 294µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.586mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.734mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 1.731mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 0.64µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 65µg | 49µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.41g | 19.263g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.013g | 8.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 1.32g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.303mg |
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| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.965mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 1.217mg |
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| Leucine | 1.929mg | 2.114mg |
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| Lysine | 1.851mg | 1.848mg |
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| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.558mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.023mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.614mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.602mg |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 1180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.853g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.6)