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.
- 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.
- Brie has a lower glycemic index than Swiss cheese.
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 PotassiumPotassium | +111.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +284.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +383.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +147.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +493.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +231% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +220% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.3% |
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Saturated fat
~18.227g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.046g
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 184mg | 890mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 3.06µg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 574mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 30µg | 28% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 187mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 4.37mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.302mg | 17% |
| Folate | 65µg | 10µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.071mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 288µg | 13% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 26.96g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.353mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.011mg | 5% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 30.99g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 17.41g | 18.227g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 1.341g | 3% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 393kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.047mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 93mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 1.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.5mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 8.046g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | N/A |
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.