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Brie vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brie and Espresso?

  • Brie is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Espresso is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Brie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 87% higher.
  • Espresso contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, brie and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared types in this comparison.

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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
6
:
Contains more Calcium +9100%
Contains more Iron +284.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2585.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.2%
Contains more Zinc +4660%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +163.2%
Contains more Manganese +47.1%
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 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +9100%
Contains more Iron +284.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2585.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.2%
Contains more Zinc +4660%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +163.2%
Contains more Manganese +47.1%

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
10
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11650%
Contains more Folate +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1270.3%
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 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 41% 98% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11650%
Contains more Folate +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1270.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
3
:
Contains more Protein +17191.7%
Contains more Fats +15277.8%
Contains more Other +1073.9%
Contains more Carbs +271.1%
Contains more Water +102%
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% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +17191.7%
Contains more Fats +15277.8%
Contains more Other +1073.9%
Contains more Carbs +271.1%
Contains more Water +102%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +797.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +797.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Espresso Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 1.67g Espresso
Protein 20.75g 0.12g Brie
Fats 27.68g 0.18g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 1.67g Espresso
Calories 334kcal 9kcal Brie
Sugar 0.45g 0g Espresso
Calcium 184mg 2mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 0.13mg Brie
Magnesium 20mg 80mg Espresso
Phosphorus 188mg 7mg Brie
Potassium 152mg 115mg Brie
Sodium 629mg 14mg Espresso
Zinc 2.38mg 0.05mg Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.05mg Espresso
Manganese 0.034mg 0.05mg Espresso
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin A 592IU 0IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.01mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Espresso
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.001mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.177mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 5.207mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.028mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.002mg Brie
Folate 65µg 1µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.1µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Espresso
Saturated Fat 17.41g 0.092g Espresso
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 0g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.092g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Espresso
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
12%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 615mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.318g)
Which food is cheaper?
Espresso
Espresso is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.