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Brie vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brie and falafel

  • Brie is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and selenium, yet falafel is richer in iron, manganese, copper, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for brie is 75% higher.
  • Falafel contains less cholesterol.
  • Brie has a lower glycemic index than falafel.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, brie and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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
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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 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +310%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.9%
Contains more IronIron +584%
Contains more CopperCopper +1257.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1932.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~192mg

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
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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 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.9%
Contains more FatsFats +55.5%
Contains more WaterWater +39.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6975.6%
~equal in Other ~2.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +403.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brie Falafel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Falafel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg 69%
Saturated fat 17.41g 2.383g 68%
Iron 0.5mg 3.42mg 37%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.691mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.166mg 27%
Copper 0.019mg 0.258mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 1µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 4.16g 22%
Vitamin A 174µg 1µg 19%
Magnesium 20mg 82mg 15%
Sodium 629mg 294mg 15%
Fats 27.68g 17.8g 15%
Protein 20.75g 13.31g 15%
Calcium 184mg 54mg 13%
Potassium 152mg 585mg 13%
Carbs 0.45g 31.84g 10%
Zinc 2.38mg 1.5mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.125mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.292mg 8%
Folate 65µg 93µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.146mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 10.171g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 1.044mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Phosphorus 188mg 192mg 1%
Calories 334kcal 333kcal 0%
Net carbs 0.45g 31.84g N/A
Sugar 0.45g N/A
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.707mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Falafel
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
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.