Cheese sandwich vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cheese sandwich and brie different?
- Cheese sandwich is higher in manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and copper; however, brie is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for brie is 66% higher.
- Cheese sandwich contains 32 times more manganese than brie. While cheese sandwich contains 1.083mg of manganese, brie contains only 0.034mg.
- Cheese sandwich has less saturated fat.
- Brie has a lower glycemic index (0) than cheese sandwich (54).
Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cheese, brie are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +170% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +424% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +742.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3085.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +173.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +411.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +738.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +728.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1275% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12833.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1413.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1009.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 1.65µg | 64% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 17.41g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 0.826g | 56% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.034mg | 46% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 100mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 188mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 0.5mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.07mg | 24% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 20.75g | 22% |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 0.45g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 0.38mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 14.5µg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 174µg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.019mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 2.38mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 629mg | 9% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 334kcal | 8% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 20mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.52mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 8.013g | 6% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 152mg | 5% |
| Fats | 25g | 27.68g | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Calcium | 204mg | 184mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.235mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 0.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.45g | N/A | |
| Folate | 64µg | 65µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 1.015mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 1.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 1.851mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 1.34mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
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
32%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.281g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins