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Brie vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between brie and chili pepper

  • Brie is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet chili pepper is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily vitamin C needs 160% more than brie.
  • The amount of cholesterol in chili pepper is lower.
  • The glycemic index of brie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, brie and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.

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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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1214.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +815.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +337.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.8%
Contains more IronIron +106%
Contains more CopperCopper +578.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450%

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +504.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +182.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +508.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.072mg

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% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1009.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6190.9%
Contains more OtherOther +214%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1857.8%
Contains more WaterWater +81.8%

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33287.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245.6%
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 Chili pepper
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 Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 143.7mg 160%
Saturated fat 17.41g 0.042g 79%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg 69%
Fats 27.68g 0.44g 42%
Protein 20.75g 1.87g 38%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.086mg 33%
Sodium 629mg 9mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.5µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.506mg 21%
Phosphorus 188mg 43mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 0.024g 20%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.26mg 19%
Calcium 184mg 14mg 17%
Calories 334kcal 40kcal 15%
Vitamin A 174µg 48µg 14%
Copper 0.019mg 0.129mg 12%
Folate 65µg 23µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.201mg 10%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 14µg 10%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.187mg 7%
Iron 0.5mg 1.03mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Potassium 152mg 322mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 1.244mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.239g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Carbs 0.45g 8.81g 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.69mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 23mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 10.9mg 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 0.45g 5.3g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.072mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.368g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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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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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.