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Brie vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between brie and hazelnut?

  • Brie is richer in vitamin B12, yet hazelnut is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin E, iron, vitamin B1, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Hazelnut's daily need coverage for manganese is 267% higher.
  • Hazelnut contains less cholesterol.
  • Brie has a lower glycemic index than hazelnut.

We used Cheese, brie and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts types in this comparison.

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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 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +504.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +715%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +347.4%
Contains more IronIron +840%
Contains more CopperCopper +8978.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18061.8%
~equal in Zinc ~2.45mg

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 21% 0.33% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +818.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +517.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +196.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.8%
Contains more WaterWater +811.9%
Contains more OtherOther +17.9%
Contains more FatsFats +119.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3611.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
8% 79% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +469.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +858.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Hazelnut DV% diff.
Manganese 0.034mg 6.175mg 267%
Copper 0.019mg 1.725mg 190%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 15.03mg 99%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 45.652g 94%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg 69%
Saturated fat 17.41g 4.464g 59%
Iron 0.5mg 4.7mg 53%
Fats 27.68g 60.75g 51%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.643mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 7.92g 47%
Fiber 0g 9.7g 39%
Magnesium 20mg 163mg 34%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.113mg 31%
Sodium 629mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.563mg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.4µg 22%
Vitamin A 174µg 1µg 19%
Potassium 152mg 680mg 16%
Calories 334kcal 628kcal 15%
Phosphorus 188mg 290mg 15%
Protein 20.75g 14.95g 12%
Folate 65µg 113µg 12%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 14.2µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 1.8mg 9%
Calcium 184mg 114mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg 7%
Choline 15.4mg 45.6mg 5%
Carbs 0.45g 16.7g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.918mg 5%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 2.38mg 2.45mg 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 7g N/A
Sugar 0.45g 4.34g N/A
Starch 0.48g 0%
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.193mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.497mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.545mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 1.063mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.42mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.663mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.701mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.432mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Hazelnut
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
67%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 629mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.946g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)

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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.