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Brie vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brie and Pancake different?

  • Brie is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Pancake is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Brie is 76% higher.
  • Brie contains 8 times more Vitamin B12 than Pancake. While Brie contains 1.65µg of Vitamin B12, Pancake contains only 0.22µg.
  • Pancake has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, brie and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe are the varieties used 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
4
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Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Calcium +19%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Copper +157.9%
Contains more Manganese +488.2%
Equal in Selenium - 14.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Calcium +19%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Copper +157.9%
Contains more Manganese +488.2%
Equal in Selenium - 14.9

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +202%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +410.9%
Contains more Folate +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +202%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +410.9%
Contains more Folate +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
2
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Contains more Protein +224.2%
Contains more Fats +185.4%
Contains more Carbs +6188.9%
Equal in Water - 52.9
Equal in Other - 2.7
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +224.2%
Contains more Fats +185.4%
Contains more Carbs +6188.9%
Equal in Water - 52.9
Equal in Other - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.4%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Pancake Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 28.3g Pancake
Protein 20.75g 6.4g Brie
Fats 27.68g 9.7g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 28.3g Pancake
Calories 334kcal 227kcal Brie
Sugar 0.45g Pancake
Calcium 184mg 219mg Pancake
Iron 0.5mg 1.8mg Pancake
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Brie
Phosphorus 188mg 159mg Brie
Potassium 152mg 132mg Brie
Sodium 629mg 439mg Pancake
Zinc 2.38mg 0.56mg Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.049mg Pancake
Manganese 0.034mg 0.2mg Pancake
Selenium 14.5µg 14.9µg Pancake
Vitamin A 592IU 196IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 54µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.201mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.281mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 1.567mg Pancake
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.405mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.046mg Brie
Folate 65µg 38µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0.22µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.08mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg 0.237mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.297mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg 0.513mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg 0.321mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg 0.147mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.319mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg 0.335mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg 0.152mg Brie
Cholesterol 100mg 59mg Pancake
Saturated Fat 17.41g 2.122g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 2.474g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 4.447g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Pancake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Brie
21%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.288g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.