Brie vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between brie and dough
- Brie is higher in vitamin B12, yet dough is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, selenium, manganese, copper, and folate.
- Brie covers your daily saturated fat needs 84% more than dough.
- The amount of cholesterol in dough is lower.
- The glycemic index of brie is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, brie and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +253.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +682% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1597.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +228.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +914.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1167.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +89.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1043.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11428.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2113.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.855g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.41g | 0.529g | 77% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 0µg | 69% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.71mg | 53% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3.91mg | 43% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 2.42g | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 4.817mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 28.6µg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.577mg | 24% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 10.75g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 0.362g | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 51.88g | 17% |
| Folate | 65µg | 123µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.152mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 52mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 1.04mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 105mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.107mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.2g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.427mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.455mg | 5% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 272kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 629mg | 602mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 117mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 49.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 4.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.855g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.881g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.