Brie vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Brie and Edam
- Brie is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, yet Edam is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Daily need coverage for Calcium from Edam is 55% higher.
- Brie contains 4 times more Folate than Edam. Brie contains 65µg of Folate, while Edam contains 16µg.
- Brie contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, brie and Cheese, edam.
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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.
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Iron
+13.6%
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Sodium
-22.5%
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Manganese
+209.1%
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Calcium
+297.3%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+185.1%
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Potassium
+23.7%
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Zinc
+57.6%
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Copper
+89.5%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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Iron
+13.6%
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Sodium
-22.5%
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Manganese
+209.1%
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Calcium
+297.3%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+185.1%
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Potassium
+23.7%
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Zinc
+57.6%
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Copper
+89.5%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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.
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Vitamin B1
+89.2%
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Vitamin B2
+33.7%
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Vitamin B3
+363.4%
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Vitamin B5
+145.6%
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Vitamin B6
+209.2%
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Folate
+306.3%
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Vitamin A
+39.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
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Vitamin B1
+89.2%
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Vitamin B2
+33.7%
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Vitamin B3
+363.4%
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Vitamin B5
+145.6%
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Vitamin B6
+209.2%
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Folate
+306.3%
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Vitamin A
+39.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+16.5%
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Protein
+20.4%
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Carbs
+217.8%
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+56.3%
Equal in Fats - 27.8
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Water
+16.5%
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Protein
+20.4%
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Carbs
+217.8%
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+56.3%
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+24.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.125
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Polyunsaturated fat
+24.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.125
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.45g | 1.43g |
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| Protein | 20.75g | 24.99g |
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| Fats | 27.68g | 27.8g |
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| Carbs | 0.45g | 1.43g |
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| Calories | 334kcal | 357kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.45g | 1.43g |
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| Calcium | 184mg | 731mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.44mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 536mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 629mg | 812mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 3.75mg |
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| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.036mg |
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| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin A | 592IU | 825IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 174µg | 243µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.24mg | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 20IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.389mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.281mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.076mg |
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| Folate | 65µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 1.54µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.3µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.352mg |
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| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.932mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 1.308mg |
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| Leucine | 1.929mg | 2.57mg |
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| Lysine | 1.851mg | 2.66mg |
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| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.721mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.434mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.81mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 1.034mg |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 89mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.41g | 17.572g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.013g | 8.125g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.665g |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins