Brie vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brie and spread different?
- Brie is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, folate, and zinc; however, spread is richer in copper.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for brie is 57% higher.
- Brie contains 33 times more folate than spread. While brie contains 65µg of folate, spread contains only 2µg.
- Spread has less saturated fat.
Cheese, brie and Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +218.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +584.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +569.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +288.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +43.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +625% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +145.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +355.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +304.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +170.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2553.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +210.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~7.584g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.41g | 5.977g | 52% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.134mg | 30% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 7.66g | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 1.12µg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 38mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 59mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 1013mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 12mg | 17% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 17.34g | 16% |
| Folate | 65µg | 2µg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 26µg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 2.565g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.13mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 1.02mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 1.74mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 9.7µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 62.3mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.172mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 1.73mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.43mg | 5% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 235kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.79mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 11.94g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 7.584g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 110mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 22IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.433g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.