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Brie vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brie and Taro

  • Brie is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Taro is richer in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Brie is 87% higher.
  • Taro contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, brie and Taro, 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
Brie
4
:
6
Taro
Taro
Contains more Calcium +327.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Zinc +934.8%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Potassium +288.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +805.3%
Contains more Manganese +1026.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Brie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +327.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Zinc +934.8%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Potassium +288.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +805.3%
Contains more Manganese +1026.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.55

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
Brie
7
:
5
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +678.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1980%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.7%
Contains more Folate +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +130%
Contains more Vitamin E +891.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.4%
Brie
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%
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +678.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1980%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.7%
Contains more Folate +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +130%
Contains more Vitamin E +891.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
3
:
2
Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +1283.3%
Contains more Fats +13740%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Carbs +5780%
Contains more Water +45.9%
Brie
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +1283.3%
Contains more Fats +13740%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Carbs +5780%
Contains more Water +45.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
2
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49981.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +895.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Brie
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49981.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +895.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brie Taro
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Taro Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 22.36g Taro
Protein 20.75g 1.5g Brie
Fats 27.68g 0.2g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 26.46g Taro
Calories 334kcal 112kcal Brie
Sugar 0.45g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 184mg 43mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 20mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 188mg 84mg Brie
Potassium 152mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 629mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 2.38mg 0.23mg Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.034mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg Brie
Vitamin A 592IU 76IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 4µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.025mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.303mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 65µg 22µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.023mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg 0.069mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.054mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg 0.111mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg 0.067mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg 0.02mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.082mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg 0.082mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg 0.034mg Brie
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 17.41g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 0.016g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.083g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 618mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.369g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.