Brie vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between brie and cheesecake
- Cheesecake has less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, calcium, and folate than brie.
- Brie covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 62% more than cheesecake.
- Brie has 5 times more zinc than cheesecake. While brie has 2.38mg of zinc, cheesecake has only 0.51mg.
- Cheesecake has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of cheesecake is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, brie and Cheesecake commercially prepared.
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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 | +81.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +366.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +178.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +311.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +169.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +351.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +870.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +261.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +91.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +198.1% |
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:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +277.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5566.7% |
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Water
~45.6g
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
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.634g
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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| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 0.17µg | 62% |
| Saturated fat | 17.41g | 9.921g | 34% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 5.5g | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.193mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 5.2µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 0.51mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 55mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 93mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.052mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 51mg | 13% |
| Folate | 65µg | 18µg | 12% |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 25.5g | 8% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 22.5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 438mg | 8% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 45.9mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 1.602g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.028mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 4.4µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 159µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 90mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 8.634g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.571mg | 2% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 321kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 25.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 18IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 21.8g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.489g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins