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Brie vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brie and spinach raw

  • Brie has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, folate, vitamin C, and iron.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily need for vitamin K, 401% more than brie.
  • Spinach raw has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of spinach raw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, brie and Spinach, 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
4
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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +349.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +295%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.1%
Contains more IronIron +442%
Contains more CopperCopper +584.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2538.2%

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.
Brie
5
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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +961.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +745.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20895.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +198.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
3
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +625.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6997.4%
Contains more OtherOther +57%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +706.7%
Contains more WaterWater +88.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
2
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80030%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +400.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brie Spinach raw
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.3µg 482.9µg 401%
Saturated fat 17.41g 0.063g 79%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg 69%
Fats 27.68g 0.39g 42%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.897mg 38%
Protein 20.75g 2.86g 36%
Vitamin A 174µg 469µg 33%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Folate 65µg 194µg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg 31%
Iron 0.5mg 2.71mg 28%
Selenium 14.5µg 1µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.189mg 25%
Sodium 629mg 79mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 0.01g 20%
Phosphorus 188mg 49mg 20%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.53mg 17%
Calories 334kcal 23kcal 16%
Magnesium 20mg 79mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.065mg 13%
Copper 0.019mg 0.13mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.03mg 12%
Potassium 152mg 558mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Calcium 184mg 99mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.165g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.195mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.724mg 2%
Carbs 0.45g 3.63g 1%
Choline 15.4mg 19.3mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.078mg 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0.45g 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.347g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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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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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.