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Kefir vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kefir and Brie

  • Brie is higher than Kefir in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Brie covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 84% more than Kefir.
  • The amount of Sodium in Kefir is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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.
Kefir
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
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 less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.5%
Contains more IronIron +1150%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +417.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +580%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%
~equal in Potassium ~152mg

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.
Kefir
2
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 0.67% 34% 0.4% 30% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
Brie
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +469%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~592IU
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 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 CarbsCarbs +895.6%
Contains more WaterWater +86%
Contains more ProteinProtein +447.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2876.3%
Contains more OtherOther +269.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
Brie
2
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 -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2484.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1458.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kefir Brie Opinion
Calories 41kcal 334kcal Brie
Protein 3.79g 20.75g Brie
Fats 0.93g 27.68g Brie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Kefir
Net carbs 4.48g 0.45g Kefir
Carbs 4.48g 0.45g Kefir
Cholesterol 5mg 100mg Kefir
Vitamin D 41IU 20IU Kefir
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Brie
Calcium 130mg 184mg Brie
Potassium 164mg 152mg Kefir
Iron 0.04mg 0.5mg Brie
Sugar 4.61g 0.45g Brie
Copper 0.009mg 0.019mg Brie
Zinc 0.46mg 2.38mg Brie
Phosphorus 105mg 188mg Brie
Sodium 40mg 629mg Kefir
Vitamin A 569IU 592IU Brie
Vitamin A 171µg 174µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 1µg 0.5µg Kefir
Manganese 0.005mg 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 3.6µg 14.5µg Brie
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.235mg Brie
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg Brie
Folate 13µg 65µg Brie
Trans Fat 0.037g Brie
Choline 15.2mg 15.4mg Brie
Saturated Fat 0.658g 17.41g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 8.013g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.826g Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg Brie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kefir 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
15%
Kefir
43%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.752g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.