Brie vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Brie and Goat cheese
- Brie has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Goat cheese is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, and Iron.
- Goat cheese covers your daily need of Copper 61% more than Brie.
- Brie has 33 times more Folate than Goat cheese. While Brie has 65µg of Folate, Goat cheese has only 2µg.
- Brie has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, brie and Cheese, goat, semisoft type.
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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 ZincZinc | +260.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +281.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62% |
| Contains more IronIron | +224% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2868.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +99.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +173.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +263.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +291.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +650% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +147.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.5µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +275% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.58g
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Fats
~29.84g
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Water
~45.52g
~equal in
Other
~2.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
20.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -15.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +17.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 334kcal | 364kcal |
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| Protein | 20.75g | 21.58g |
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| Fats | 27.68g | 29.84g |
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| Net carbs | 0.45g | 0.12g |
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| Carbs | 0.45g | 0.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 184mg | 298mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 158mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.62mg |
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| Sugar | 0.45g | 0.12g |
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| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.564mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 0.66mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 375mg |
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| Sodium | 629mg | 415mg |
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| Vitamin A | 592IU | 1464IU |
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| Vitamin A | 174µg | 407µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.093mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 3.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.676mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 1.148mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 65µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.41g | 20.639g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.013g | 6.808g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.709g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.227mg |
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| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.805mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 0.893mg |
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| Leucine | 1.929mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.851mg | 1.549mg |
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| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.575mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.859mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.485mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.589mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
43%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.