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Brie vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brie and Yolk

  • Brie contains less Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE than Yolk.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 328% higher.
  • Yolk contains 13 times less Sodium than Brie. Brie contains 629mg of Sodium, while Yolk contains 48mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, brie and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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
4
:
6
Yolk
Contains more Calcium +42.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Iron +446%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Copper +305.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.8%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3
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 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Calcium +42.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Iron +446%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Copper +305.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.8%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3

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
2
:
9
Yolk
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +975%
Contains more Vitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.528
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 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +975%
Contains more Vitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.528

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
3
:
2
Yolk
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Contains more Carbs +697.8%
Equal in Fats - 26.54
Equal in Water - 52.31
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% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Contains more Carbs +697.8%
Equal in Fats - 26.54
Equal in Water - 52.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
0
:
3
Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 3.59g Yolk
Protein 20.75g 15.86g Brie
Fats 27.68g 26.54g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 3.59g Yolk
Calories 334kcal 322kcal Brie
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.45g 0.56g Brie
Calcium 184mg 129mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 20mg 5mg Brie
Phosphorus 188mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 152mg 109mg Brie
Sodium 629mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 2.38mg 2.3mg Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.034mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 14.5µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 592IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 20IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0.5µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.024mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 65µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.7µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.177mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg 0.687mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.866mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg 1.399mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg 1.217mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg 0.378mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.681mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg 0.949mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg 0.416mg Brie
Cholesterol 100mg 1085mg Brie
Saturated Fat 17.41g 9.551g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie Yolk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 581mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.859g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 985mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.