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Brie vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between brie and scallion?

  • Brie is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet scallion is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 171% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in scallion is lower.
  • The glycemic index of brie is lower.

We used Cheese, brie and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +510.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +408.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.6%
Contains more IronIron +196%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +370.6%
~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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +248%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +170.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8900%
~equal in Folate ~64µg

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: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1033.9%
Contains more FatsFats +14468.4%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1531.1%
Contains more WaterWater +85.5%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29577.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1016.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.3µg 207µg 171%
Saturated fat 17.41g 0.032g 79%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg 69%
Fats 27.68g 0.19g 42%
Protein 20.75g 1.83g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.08mg 34%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Sodium 629mg 16mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg 25%
Phosphorus 188mg 37mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 0.027g 20%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.39mg 18%
Calories 334kcal 32kcal 15%
Vitamin A 174µg 50µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.061mg 13%
Iron 0.5mg 1.48mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.075mg 12%
Calcium 184mg 72mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Copper 0.019mg 0.083mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.074g 5%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.16mg 5%
Potassium 152mg 276mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.55mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 5.7mg 2%
Carbs 0.45g 7.34g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.525mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.055mg 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 4.74g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.45g 2.33g N/A
Folate 65µg 64µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie Scallion
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
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.378g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.