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Brie vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brie and pumpkin seeds different?

  • Brie is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, pumpkin seeds are richer in copper, fiber, zinc, magnesium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pumpkin seeds is 75% higher.
  • Pumpkin seeds have less cholesterol.

Cheese, brie and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt 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
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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 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +234.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1210%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +504.6%
Contains more IronIron +562%
Contains more CopperCopper +3531.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +332.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1358.8%

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 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +622.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.9%
Contains more FatsFats +42.7%
Contains more WaterWater +976%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11844.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40.7%

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
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +970.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brie Pumpkin seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Copper 0.019mg 0.69mg 75%
Fiber 0g 18.4g 74%
Zinc 2.38mg 10.3mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg 69%
Saturated fat 17.41g 3.67g 62%
Magnesium 20mg 262mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 8.844g 53%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.052mg 36%
Iron 0.5mg 3.31mg 35%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Sodium 629mg 18mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Potassium 152mg 919mg 23%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.496mg 20%
Vitamin A 174µg 3µg 19%
Carbs 0.45g 53.75g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.037mg 15%
Folate 65µg 9µg 14%
Phosphorus 188mg 92mg 14%
Calcium 184mg 55mg 13%
Fats 27.68g 19.4g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.056mg 13%
Calories 334kcal 446kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 6.032g 5%
Protein 20.75g 18.55g 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.034mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.286mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0.45g 35.35g N/A
Sugar 0.45g N/A
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.515mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Pumpkin seeds
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
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 611mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Pumpkin seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.