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Brie vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brie and malt

  • Brie is richer than malt in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, folate, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for brie is 78% higher.
  • Brie contains 10 times more sodium than malt. Brie contains 629mg of sodium, while malt contains 60mg.
  • Brie has a lower glycemic index than malt.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, brie and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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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
6
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%
Malt
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.8%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +480.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.3%

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
12
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%
Malt
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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 0.33% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +569.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +410.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +622.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
3
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Malt
2
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +515.7%
Contains more FatsFats +741.3%
Contains more OtherOther +237.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2388.9%
Contains more WaterWater +68%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
2
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
Malt
1
65% 28% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +868.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +297.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Malt DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.41g 1.883g 71%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0.42µg 51%
Fats 27.68g 3.29g 38%
Protein 20.75g 3.37g 35%
Cholesterol 100mg 10mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.184mg 26%
Sodium 629mg 60mg 25%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.41mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 0.827g 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.4µg 17%
Vitamin A 174µg 26µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.046mg 15%
Folate 65µg 9µg 14%
Phosphorus 188mg 91mg 14%
Calories 334kcal 85kcal 12%
Calcium 184mg 98mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.354mg 7%
Carbs 0.45g 11.2g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.208g 4%
Iron 0.5mg 0.21mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg 2%
Copper 0.019mg 0.037mg 2%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.259mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.06mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 172mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.054mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0.45g 10.7g N/A
Sugar 0.45g 6.68g N/A
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.527g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.