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Brie vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brie and Chocolate cake?

  • Brie is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Chocolate cake is higher in Copper, Choline, and Iron.
  • Brie's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 62% more.
  • Brie has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Chocolate cake. While Brie has 0.235mg of Vitamin B6, Chocolate cake has only 0.041mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate cake is lower.

We used Cheese, brie and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types 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.
Contains more Calcium +206.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.4%
Contains more Zinc +244.9%
Contains more Selenium +21.8%
Contains more Iron +222%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Copper +989.5%
Contains more Manganese +723.5%
Equal in Potassium - 140
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +206.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.4%
Contains more Zinc +244.9%
Contains more Selenium +21.8%
Contains more Iron +222%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Copper +989.5%
Contains more Manganese +723.5%
Equal in Potassium - 140

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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Contains more Vitamin A +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +473.2%
Contains more Folate +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +931.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +473.2%
Contains more Folate +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +931.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +291.5%
Contains more Fats +83.3%
Contains more Water +98.4%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +11766.7%
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +291.5%
Contains more Fats +83.3%
Contains more Water +98.4%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +11766.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.3%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 20.75g 5.3g Brie
Fats 27.68g 15.1g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 334kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 0.45g Chocolate cake
Fiber 0g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 184mg 60mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 188mg 106mg Brie
Potassium 152mg 140mg Brie
Sodium 629mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 2.38mg 0.69mg Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.034mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 14.5µg 11.9µg Brie
Vitamin A 592IU 140IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 174µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.213mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.304mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.041mg Brie
Folate 65µg 27µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0.16µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.068mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg 0.202mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.24mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg 0.407mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg 0.268mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg 0.116mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.265mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg 0.283mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg 0.12mg Brie
Cholesterol 100mg 58mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 17.41g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 6.039g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie Chocolate cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Brie
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
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.

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.