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Brie vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brie and Tuna salad

  • Brie is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Folate, yet Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Brie is 79% higher.
  • Brie contains 11 times more Calcium than Tuna salad. Brie contains 184mg of Calcium, while Tuna salad contains 17mg.
  • Tuna salad contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, brie and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 Calcium +982.4%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Copper +663.2%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +184.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
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 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +982.4%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Copper +663.2%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +184.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 178

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 A +510.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.1%
Contains more Folate +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1663.2%
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 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +510.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.1%
Contains more Folate +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1663.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +198.9%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Contains more Carbs +1991.1%
Contains more Water +30.4%
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +198.9%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Contains more Carbs +1991.1%
Contains more Water +30.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 20.75g 16.04g Brie
Fats 27.68g 9.26g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 334kcal 187kcal Brie
Sugar 0.45g Tuna salad
Calcium 184mg 17mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 20mg 19mg Brie
Phosphorus 188mg 178mg Brie
Potassium 152mg 178mg Tuna salad
Sodium 629mg 402mg Tuna salad
Zinc 2.38mg 0.56mg Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.034mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 14.5µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 592IU 97IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 24µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.031mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.26mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.081mg Brie
Folate 65µg 8µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 1.2µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.18mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg 0.701mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.739mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg 1.293mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg 1.457mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg 0.47mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.626mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg 0.824mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg 0.467mg Brie
Cholesterol 100mg 13mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 17.41g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 2.887g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie Tuna salad
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
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.