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Brie vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between brie and kit Kat

  • Brie is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin A, yet kit Kat is higher in copper.
  • Brie covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 45% more than kit Kat.
  • Brie contains 26 times more zinc than kit Kat. While brie contains 2.38mg of zinc, kit Kat contains only 0.09mg.
  • The amount of sodium in kit Kat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of brie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, brie and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +2544.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +1057.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194.1%

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.
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 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +194.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +126.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.64mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
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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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2870.6%
Contains more OtherOther +110.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14253.3%
~equal in Fats ~25.99g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
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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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.953g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.895g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Kit Kat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0.56µg 45%
Cholesterol 100mg 11mg 30%
Protein 20.75g 6.51g 28%
Sodium 629mg 54mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.21mg 24%
Copper 0.019mg 0.22mg 22%
Carbs 0.45g 64.59g 21%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.09mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.02mg 17%
Selenium 14.5µg 5µg 17%
Vitamin A 174µg 24µg 17%
Folate 65µg 14µg 13%
Calories 334kcal 518kcal 9%
Phosphorus 188mg 135mg 8%
Iron 0.5mg 1mg 6%
Calcium 184mg 125mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 5.844g 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Magnesium 20mg 37mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.117mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 31mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Fats 27.68g 25.99g 3%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 152mg 231mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 5.2µg 2%
Saturated fat 17.41g 17.953g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.34mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.64mg 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0.45g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.895g 0%
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brie
Brie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.