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Brie vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brie and shiitake

  • Brie is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, selenium, folate, zinc, and phosphorus, yet shiitake is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for brie is 27% higher.
  • Brie contains 92 times more calcium than shiitake. Brie contains 184mg of calcium, while shiitake contains 2mg.
  • Shiitake contains less sodium.
  • Brie has a lower glycemic index than shiitake.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, brie and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.

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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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9100%
Contains more IronIron +22%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +647.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +576.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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% 0% 0% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +920.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +826.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5549%
Contains more OtherOther +264.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1408.9%
Contains more WaterWater +85.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brie Shiitake
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 Shiitake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.41g 79%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 69%
Fats 27.68g 0.49g 42%
Protein 20.75g 2.24g 37%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 629mg 9mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.217mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 3.877mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 20%
Vitamin A 174µg 19%
Calcium 184mg 2mg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.7µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.5mg 16%
Calories 334kcal 34kcal 15%
Copper 0.019mg 0.142mg 14%
Folate 65µg 13µg 13%
Zinc 2.38mg 1.03mg 12%
Phosphorus 188mg 112mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.23mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.015mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.293mg 4%
Potassium 152mg 304mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Carbs 0.45g 6.79g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 0.41mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 4.29g N/A
Vitamin D 20IU 18IU 0%
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.45g 2.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.111mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Shiitake
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
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.