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Brie vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between brie and summer squash?

  • Brie is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium, yet summer squash is higher in vitamin C.
  • Brie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 87% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in summer squash is lower.
  • The glycemic index of brie is lower.

We used Cheese, brie and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw types 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 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1126.7%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +720.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +414.7%

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 57% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1640%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +345.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +124.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.4%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.218mg

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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1614.9%
Contains more FatsFats +15277.8%
Contains more OtherOther +335.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +644.4%
Contains more WaterWater +95.5%

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
30% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49981.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +828.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brie Summer squash
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Summer squash DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.41g 0.044g 79%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg 69%
Fats 27.68g 0.18g 42%
Protein 20.75g 1.21g 39%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.142mg 29%
Sodium 629mg 2mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.2µg 26%
Phosphorus 188mg 38mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 0.016g 20%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.29mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin A 174µg 10µg 18%
Calcium 184mg 15mg 17%
Calories 334kcal 16kcal 16%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.155mg 11%
Folate 65µg 29µg 9%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.175mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.089g 5%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Copper 0.019mg 0.051mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Potassium 152mg 262mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.048mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 6.7mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 0.35mg 2%
Carbs 0.45g 3.35g 1%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.218mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.487mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 2.25g N/A
Sugar 0.45g 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.042mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.065mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.041mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Summer squash
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
16%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 627mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.366g)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.