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Brie vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between brie and neufchâtel cheese?

  • Brie is richer than neufchâtel cheese in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, folate, and phosphorus.
  • Brie's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 56% more.
  • Brie has 6 times more vitamin B6 than neufchâtel cheese. While brie has 0.235mg of vitamin B6, neufchâtel cheese has only 0.041mg.
  • The amount of sodium in neufchâtel cheese is lower.
  • The glycemic index of brie is lower.

We used Cheese, brie and Cheese, neufchatel types in this article.

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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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.3%
Contains more IronIron +284.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +209.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.9%
~equal in Potassium ~152mg

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% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +473.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +364.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.8%
Contains more FatsFats +21.5%
Contains more OtherOther +97.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +697.8%
Contains more WaterWater +30.3%

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brie Neufchâtel cheese
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 Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0.3µg 56%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.155mg 28%
Protein 20.75g 9.15g 23%
Saturated fat 17.41g 12.79g 21%
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.041mg 15%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.82mg 14%
Sodium 629mg 334mg 13%
Folate 65µg 14µg 13%
Cholesterol 100mg 74mg 9%
Fats 27.68g 22.78g 8%
Phosphorus 188mg 138mg 7%
Calcium 184mg 117mg 7%
Vitamin A 174µg 241µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 5.784g 6%
Iron 0.5mg 0.13mg 5%
Calories 334kcal 253kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.022mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Magnesium 20mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.575mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.4mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.97g 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.7µg 1%
Carbs 0.45g 3.59g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.21mg 1%
Copper 0.019mg 0.027mg 1%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.011mg 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 3.59g N/A
Potassium 152mg 152mg 0%
Sugar 0.45g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Neufchâtel cheese
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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.