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Roquefort vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Roquefort and Brie

  • Roquefort is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, yet Brie is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Roquefort covers your daily Sodium needs 51% more than Brie.
  • Roquefort contains 4 times more Calcium than Brie. While Roquefort contains 662mg of Calcium, Brie contains only 184mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, roquefort 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.
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Brie
Contains more Calcium +259.8%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.5%
Contains more Copper +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +259.8%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.5%
Contains more Copper +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Brie
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.5%
Contains more Folate +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +157.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.5%
Contains more Folate +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +157.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Brie
Contains more Fats +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +344.4%
Contains more Other +138.5%
Contains more Water +23%
Equal in Protein - 20.75
Equal in Fats - 27.68
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Fats +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +344.4%
Contains more Other +138.5%
Contains more Water +23%
Equal in Protein - 20.75
Equal in Fats - 27.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Brie
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.41
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.013
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.41
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.013

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Brie Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0.45g Roquefort
Protein 21.54g 20.75g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 27.68g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 0.45g Roquefort
Calories 369kcal 334kcal Roquefort
Sugar 0.45g Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 184mg Roquefort
Iron 0.56mg 0.5mg Roquefort
Magnesium 30mg 20mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 392mg 188mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 152mg Brie
Sodium 1809mg 629mg Brie
Zinc 2.08mg 2.38mg Brie
Copper 0.034mg 0.019mg Roquefort
Manganese 0.03mg 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1047IU 592IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 174µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.52mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.38mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.69mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.235mg Brie
Folate 49µg 65µg Brie
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.965mg 0.751mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.015mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 1.929mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.558mg 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.158mg Brie
Valine 1.614mg 1.34mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 90mg 100mg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.263g 17.41g Brie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 8.013g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.826g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Brie
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
39%
Roquefort
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 1180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.853g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.6)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/nutrients
  2. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.