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Brie vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brie and plantain raw

  • Brie has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium; however, plantain raw is higher in vitamin C.
  • Brie covers your daily need for saturated fat, 86% more than plantain raw.
  • Plantain raw has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of plantain raw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, brie and Plantains, raw.

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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
5
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% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6033.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +452.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +866.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.3%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +326.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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
10
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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +863%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +228.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +195.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.2%

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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1496.2%
Contains more FatsFats +7381.1%
Contains more OtherOther +132.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6986.7%
Contains more WaterWater +34.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
2
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24940.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1097.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Plantain raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.41g 0.143g 78%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg 69%
Fats 27.68g 0.37g 42%
Protein 20.75g 1.3g 39%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.054mg 36%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Sodium 629mg 4mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.5µg 24%
Phosphorus 188mg 34mg 22%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.14mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.4mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 0.032g 20%
Calcium 184mg 3mg 18%
Vitamin A 174µg 56µg 13%
Folate 65µg 22µg 11%
Calories 334kcal 122kcal 11%
Potassium 152mg 499mg 10%
Carbs 0.45g 31.89g 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.26mg 9%
Copper 0.019mg 0.081mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.069g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.299mg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 37mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.686mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.052mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 0.6mg 1%
Manganese 0.034mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 0.45g 15g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 13.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.064mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Plantain raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.267g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.