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Brie vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brie and cheese sandwich different?

  • Brie is higher in vitamin B12; however, cheese sandwich is richer in manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for brie is 66% higher.
  • Brie contains 14 times more cholesterol than cheese sandwich. While brie contains 100mg of cholesterol, cheese sandwich contains only 7mg.
  • Brie has a lower glycemic index (0) than cheese sandwich (54).

Cheese, brie and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling are the varieties 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
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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.3%
Contains more IronIron +424%
Contains more CopperCopper +742.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3085.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.6%

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
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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% 58% 4.8% 7.5% 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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +738.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.622mg
~equal in Folate ~64µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1413.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12833.3%
Contains more OtherOther +40.7%
~equal in Fats ~25g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1009.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0.12µg 64%
Saturated fat 17.41g 4.129g 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 9.166g 56%
Manganese 0.034mg 1.083mg 46%
Cholesterol 100mg 7mg 31%
Phosphorus 188mg 382mg 28%
Iron 0.5mg 2.62mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.358mg 24%
Protein 20.75g 9.8g 22%
Carbs 0.45g 58.2g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 3.185mg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 24.3µg 18%
Vitamin A 174µg 21µg 17%
Copper 0.019mg 0.16mg 16%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.87mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Sodium 629mg 839mg 9%
Calories 334kcal 497kcal 8%
Magnesium 20mg 54mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.427mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 10.351g 6%
Potassium 152mg 306mg 5%
Fats 27.68g 25g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Calcium 184mg 204mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.261mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.622mg 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 0.45g N/A
Folate 65µg 64µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Cheese sandwich
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
45%
Brie
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.281g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.