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Brie vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brie and coconut milk

  • Brie has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, coconut milk is higher in manganese and copper.
  • Brie covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 69% more than coconut milk.
  • Coconut milk has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of coconut milk is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, brie and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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
4
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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more ZincZinc +255.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73%
Contains more IronIron +228%
Contains more CopperCopper +1300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2594.1%

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
11
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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +612.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +306.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
3
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +806.1%
Contains more FatsFats +16.1%
Contains more OtherOther +280.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1131.1%
Contains more WaterWater +39.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
3
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +690.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +216.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Coconut milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg 69%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0mg 40%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.916mg 38%
Protein 20.75g 2.29g 37%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Copper 0.019mg 0.266mg 27%
Sodium 629mg 15mg 27%
Vitamin A 174µg 0µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 1.014g 17%
Saturated fat 17.41g 21.14g 17%
Calcium 184mg 16mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.033mg 16%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.67mg 16%
Selenium 14.5µg 6.2µg 15%
Iron 0.5mg 1.64mg 14%
Phosphorus 188mg 100mg 13%
Folate 65µg 16µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.183mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Fats 27.68g 23.84g 6%
Calories 334kcal 230kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.026mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.261g 4%
Magnesium 20mg 37mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Potassium 152mg 263mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.76mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.1µg 2%
Carbs 0.45g 5.54g 2%
Choline 15.4mg 8.5mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 0.45g 3.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.053mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 614mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brie
Brie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Brie
Brie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.