Colby cheese vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between colby cheese and brie?
- Colby cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and zinc, yet brie is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Colby cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 50% more.
- Colby cheese has 2 times more phosphorus than brie. While colby cheese has 457mg of phosphorus, brie has only 188mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in brie is lower.
We used Cheese, colby and Cheese, brie types 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 | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +272.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +143.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +183.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +308.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +197.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +98.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +261.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +471.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.218 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.9% |
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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| Calcium | 685mg | 184mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 457mg | 188mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.65µg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 20.218g | 17.41g | 13% |
| Folate | 18µg | 65µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.235mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.375mg | 0.52mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.69mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 174µg | 10% |
| Fats | 32.11g | 27.68g | 7% |
| Protein | 23.76g | 20.75g | 6% |
| Zinc | 3.07mg | 2.38mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.28g | 8.013g | 3% |
| Calories | 394kcal | 334kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.019mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.953g | 0.826g | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.57g | 0.45g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 20IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 604mg | 629mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.57g | 0.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.52g | 0.45g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.845mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.475mg | 1.015mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.275mg | 1.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.978mg | 1.851mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.622mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.251mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.586mg | 1.34mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.834mg | 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
28%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Colby cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Colby cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Colby cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.808g)
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.