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Brie vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brie and Ground beef

  • Brie has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Folate, while Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Brie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 57% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 58 times less Vitamin A RAE than Brie. Brie contains 174µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Ground beef contains 3µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ground beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, brie and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 Calcium +457.6%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +277.8%
Contains more Iron +354%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +145.4%
Contains more Copper +315.8%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +457.6%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +277.8%
Contains more Iron +354%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +145.4%
Contains more Copper +315.8%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +6477.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Folate +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +959.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.1%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +6477.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Folate +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +959.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +13%
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Water +20.5%
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +80.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +13%
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Water +20.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.322
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.322

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 0g Brie
Protein 20.75g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 27.68g 15.37g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 0g Brie
Calories 334kcal 241kcal Brie
Sugar 0.45g 0g Ground beef
Calcium 184mg 33mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Brie
Phosphorus 188mg 166mg Brie
Potassium 152mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 629mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 2.38mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.019mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.034mg 0.009mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 592IU 9IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 3µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.12mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU 2IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.051mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.171mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.512mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 65µg 7µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.121mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.015mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.929mg 1.861mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.592mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.931mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg 1.172mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 100mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Brie
Saturated Fat 17.41g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 7.322g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.408g Brie
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.337g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.