Blue cheese vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Blue cheese and Brie
- Blue cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Brie is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
- Blue cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 34% more than Brie.
- Brie has 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Blue cheese. Blue cheese has 1.729mg of Vitamin B5, while Brie has 0.69mg.
- Brie contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue and Cheese, brie.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +187% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +277.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +167.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +150.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +141.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +35.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +420% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.2% |
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Protein
~20.75g
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Fats
~27.68g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~17.41g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.013g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.826g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 353kcal | 334kcal |
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| Protein | 21.4g | 20.75g |
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| Fats | 28.74g | 27.68g |
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| Net carbs | 2.34g | 0.45g |
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| Carbs | 2.34g | 0.45g |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 100mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 528mg | 184mg |
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| Potassium | 256mg | 152mg |
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| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.5mg |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.45g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.019mg |
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| Zinc | 2.66mg | 2.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 387mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 1146mg | 629mg |
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| Vitamin A | 721IU | 592IU |
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| Vitamin A | 198µg | 174µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.034mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 1.65µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 65µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.669g | 17.41g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.778g | 8.013g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 0.826g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.322mg |
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| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.751mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 1.015mg |
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| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.929mg |
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| Lysine | 1.852mg | 1.851mg |
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| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.592mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 1.158mg |
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| Valine | 1.556mg | 1.34mg |
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| Histidine | 0.758mg | 0.716mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
40%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.259g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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.