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Brie vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brie and Swiss cheese?

  • Brie is richer in Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B6, yet Swiss cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 71% higher.
  • Brie has 7 times more Folate than Swiss cheese. Brie has 65µg of Folate, while Swiss cheese has 10µg.
  • Swiss cheese contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, brie and Cheese, swiss types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +284.6%
Contains more Potassium +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +383.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.3%
Contains more Zinc +83.6%
Contains more Copper +147.4%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +284.6%
Contains more Potassium +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +383.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.3%
Contains more Zinc +83.6%
Contains more Copper +147.4%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +28.7%
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Carbs +220%
Contains more Other +10.4%
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Water +28.7%
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Carbs +220%
Contains more Other +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.227
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.046
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.227
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.046

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brie Swiss cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Protein 20.75g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 27.68g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 0.45g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Calories 334kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0.45g 0g Swiss cheese
Calcium 184mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.5mg 0.13mg Brie
Magnesium 20mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 188mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 152mg 72mg Brie
Sodium 629mg 187mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 2.38mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.019mg 0.047mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.034mg 0.026mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 592IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.011mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.302mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.064mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.353mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.071mg Brie
Folate 65µg 10µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.4µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.751mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.015mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 1.929mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 1.851mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.592mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 1.34mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.716mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 93mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Brie
Saturated Fat 17.41g 18.227g Brie
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 1.341g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie Swiss cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Brie
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.6)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.