Brie vs. Kefir — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Brie and Kefir
- Brie is higher than Kefir in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Phosphorus.
- Brie covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 84% more than Kefir.
- Brie contains 20 times more Cholesterol than Kefir. While Brie contains 100mg of Cholesterol, Kefir contains only 5mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Kefir is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, brie and Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +417.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +580% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +302.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +285.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +305.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +469% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +447.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2876.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +269.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +895.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2484.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1458.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 334kcal | 41kcal |
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| Protein | 20.75g | 3.79g |
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| Fats | 27.68g | 0.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.45g | 4.48g |
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| Carbs | 0.45g | 4.48g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 184mg | 130mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 164mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.04mg |
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| Sugar | 0.45g | 4.61g |
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| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.009mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 0.46mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 629mg | 40mg |
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| Vitamin A | 592IU | 569IU |
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| Vitamin A | 174µg | 171µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 3.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.385mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 0.29µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 65µg | 13µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.037g |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.41g | 0.658g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.013g | 0.31g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.053g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.322mg |
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| Threonine | 0.751mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.015mg |
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| Leucine | 1.929mg |
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| Lysine | 1.851mg |
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| Methionine | 0.592mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
43%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.752g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins