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Brie vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brie and waffle

  • Brie has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2; however, waffle is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Brie covers your daily need for saturated fat, 73% more than waffle.
  • Brie has 7 times more vitamin B12 than waffle. While brie has 1.65µg of vitamin B12, waffle has only 0.25µg.
  • Waffle has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of waffle is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, brie and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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
1
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%
Waffle
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.6%
Contains more IronIron +362%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +679.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Potassium ~159mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~190mg

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
10
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%
Waffle
3
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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +560%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +445.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
3
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Waffle
2
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +162.7%
Contains more FatsFats +96.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7211.1%
Contains more OtherOther +14.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
1
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
Waffle
2
22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +721.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Waffle DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.41g 2.866g 66%
Selenium 14.5µg 46.2µg 58%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0.25µg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 6.785g 40%
Protein 20.75g 7.9g 26%
Iron 0.5mg 2.31mg 23%
Fats 27.68g 14.1g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.263mg 16%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.68mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.056mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.347mg 13%
Vitamin A 174µg 65µg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 2.073mg 11%
Carbs 0.45g 32.9g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 3.521g 11%
Cholesterol 100mg 69mg 10%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.265mg 10%
Calcium 184mg 255mg 7%
Copper 0.019mg 0.062mg 5%
Sodium 629mg 511mg 5%
Folate 65µg 46µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.485mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Calories 334kcal 291kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.45g 32.9g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 19mg 0%
Potassium 152mg 159mg 0%
Sugar 0.45g N/A
Phosphorus 188mg 190mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.544g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.