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Brie vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brie and peanut butter

  • Brie is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, yet peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, copper, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for peanut butter is 80% higher.
  • Peanut butter contains less cholesterol.
  • Brie has a lower glycemic index than peanut butter.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, brie and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +253.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +740%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.1%
Contains more IronIron +248%
Contains more CopperCopper +2121.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4797.1%
~equal in Zinc ~2.51mg

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3350.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +309.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +3836.6%
Contains more FatsFats +85.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4857.8%
~equal in Protein ~22.21g
~equal in Other ~2.89g

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +223.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1417.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 13.112mg 80%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 12.535g 78%
Manganese 0.034mg 1.665mg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg 69%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 9.1mg 59%
Copper 0.019mg 0.422mg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 25.941g 45%
Fats 27.68g 51.36g 36%
Magnesium 20mg 168mg 35%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Saturated fat 17.41g 10.325g 32%
Sodium 629mg 17mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.192mg 25%
Phosphorus 188mg 335mg 21%
Fiber 0g 5g 20%
Selenium 14.5µg 4.1µg 19%
Vitamin A 174µg 0µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.441mg 16%
Iron 0.5mg 1.74mg 16%
Calcium 184mg 49mg 14%
Calories 334kcal 598kcal 13%
Potassium 152mg 558mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.137mg 9%
Choline 15.4mg 63mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.15mg 7%
Carbs 0.45g 22.31g 7%
Folate 65µg 87µg 6%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Protein 20.75g 22.21g 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Zinc 2.38mg 2.51mg 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 0.45g 10.49g N/A
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.085g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.