Brie vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between brie and fruitcake?
- Brie is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium, yet fruitcake is richer in iron.
- Brie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 82% higher.
- Brie has 165 times more vitamin B12 than fruitcake. Brie has 1.65µg of vitamin B12, while fruitcake has 0.01µg.
- Fruitcake contains less cholesterol.
- Brie has a lower glycemic index than fruitcake.
We used Cheese, brie and Cake, fruitcake, commercially 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +457.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +781.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +261.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +625% |
| Contains more IronIron | +314% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +547.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +425.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +205.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +410.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +53.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +615.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +204.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13588.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +90.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +302.3% |
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 | 1.048g | 74% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 0.01µg | 68% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 2.9g | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.099mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 5mg | 32% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 9.1g | 29% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 2µg | 23% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 101mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 61.6g | 20% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2.07mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 7µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 52mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 0.27mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 3.323g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.046mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.7g | 15% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 33mg | 15% |
| Folate | 65µg | 20µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.226mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.791mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 8.9mg | 1% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 324kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Potassium | 152mg | 153mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | 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
45%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.362g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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.