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Brie vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between brie and pistachios?

  • Brie is higher in vitamin B12, yet pistachios are higher in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, iron, and fiber.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 142% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pistachios is lower.
  • The glycemic index of brie is lower.

We used Cheese, brie and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw 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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +574.3%
Contains more IronIron +684%
Contains more CopperCopper +6742.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3429.4%
~equal in Zinc ~2.2mg

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +569.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +623.4%

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1008%
Contains more FatsFats +63.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5937.8%
Contains more OtherOther +10.4%
~equal in Protein ~20.16g

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +190.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1640.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brie Pistachio
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.019mg 1.3mg 142%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 1.7mg 113%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 14.38g 90%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg 69%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.87mg 67%
Saturated fat 17.41g 5.907g 52%
Manganese 0.034mg 1.2mg 51%
Iron 0.5mg 3.92mg 43%
Phosphorus 188mg 490mg 43%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 23.257g 38%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.16mg 28%
Sodium 629mg 1mg 27%
Fats 27.68g 45.32g 27%
Potassium 152mg 1025mg 26%
Magnesium 20mg 121mg 24%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.86mg 17%
Vitamin A 174µg 26µg 16%
Selenium 14.5µg 7µg 14%
Calories 334kcal 560kcal 11%
Carbs 0.45g 27.17g 9%
Calcium 184mg 105mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 1.3mg 6%
Folate 65µg 51µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Zinc 2.38mg 2.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Protein 20.75g 20.16g 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0.45g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 628mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.503g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.