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Cheshire cheese vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheshire cheese and Brie?

  • Cheshire cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, yet Brie is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cheshire cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 46% higher.
  • Cheshire cheese has 2 times more Phosphorus than Brie. Cheshire cheese has 464mg of Phosphorus, while Brie has 188mg.
  • Brie contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, cheshire and Cheese, brie types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
Brie
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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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +249.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +183.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
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% 59% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 0%
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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% 36% 4.8% 15% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +98.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +261.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 g
Brie
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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 ProteinProtein +12.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +962.2%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more WaterWater +28.6%
~equal in Fats ~27.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
Brie
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66% 31% 3%
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 -10.6%
~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.
Cheshire cheese Brie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheshire cheese Brie Opinion
Calories 387kcal 334kcal Cheshire cheese
Protein 23.37g 20.75g Cheshire cheese
Fats 30.6g 27.68g Cheshire cheese
Net carbs 4.78g 0.45g Cheshire cheese
Carbs 4.78g 0.45g Cheshire cheese
Cholesterol 103mg 100mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU Brie
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Cheshire cheese
Calcium 643mg 184mg Cheshire cheese
Potassium 95mg 152mg Brie
Iron 0.21mg 0.5mg Brie
Sugar 0.45g Cheshire cheese
Copper 0.042mg 0.019mg Cheshire cheese
Zinc 2.79mg 2.38mg Cheshire cheese
Phosphorus 464mg 188mg Cheshire cheese
Sodium 700mg 629mg Brie
Vitamin A 985IU 592IU Cheshire cheese
Vitamin A 233µg 174µg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg Brie
Manganese 0.012mg 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.08mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.413mg 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.235mg Brie
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg Brie
Folate 18µg 65µg Brie
Choline 15.4mg Brie
Saturated Fat 19.475g 17.41g Brie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.671g 8.013g Cheshire cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.87g 0.826g Cheshire cheese
Tryptophan 0.3mg 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.832mg 0.751mg Cheshire cheese
Isoleucine 1.451mg 1.015mg Cheshire cheese
Leucine 2.238mg 1.929mg Cheshire cheese
Lysine 1.945mg 1.851mg Cheshire cheese
Methionine 0.612mg 0.592mg Cheshire cheese
Phenylalanine 1.231mg 1.158mg Cheshire cheese
Valine 1.56mg 1.34mg Cheshire cheese
Histidine 0.821mg 0.716mg Cheshire cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheshire cheese Brie
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
23%
Cheshire cheese
43%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheshire cheese
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.065g)
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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/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.