Brie vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brie and Parmesan different?
- Brie is richer in Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, while Parmesan is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc.
- Parmesan covers your daily need of Calcium 67% more than Brie.
- Brie contains 11 times more Folate than Parmesan. Brie contains 65µg of Folate, while Parmesan contains 6µg.
- Parmesan is lower in Saturated Fat.
Cheese, brie and Cheese, parmesan, grated types were 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +363.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +35.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +983.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +120.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +113.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2991.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +165.9% |
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +12.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -11.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 334kcal | 420kcal |
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| Protein | 20.75g | 28.42g |
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| Fats | 27.68g | 27.84g |
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| Net carbs | 0.45g | 13.91g |
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| Carbs | 0.45g | 13.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 86mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 21IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 34mg |
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| Calcium | 184mg | 853mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 180mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.49mg |
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| Sugar | 0.45g | 0.07g |
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| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 4.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 627mg |
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| Sodium | 629mg | 1804mg |
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| Vitamin A | 592IU | 974IU |
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| Vitamin A | 174µg | 262µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.071mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 34.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 1.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 65µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.876g |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 14.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.41g | 15.371g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.013g | 7.13g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 1.386g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.383mg |
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| Threonine | 0.751mg | 1.075mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 1.455mg |
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| Leucine | 1.929mg | 2.747mg |
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| Lysine | 1.851mg | 2.201mg |
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| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.751mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.538mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.865mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.806mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
114%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 1175mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins