Parmesan vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are parmesan and brie different?
- Parmesan is richer in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, while brie is higher in folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12.
- Parmesan covers your daily need for calcium, 67% more than brie.
- Parmesan contains 3 times more phosphorus than brie. Parmesan contains 627mg of phosphorus, while brie contains 188mg.
- Brie is lower in sodium.
Cheese, parmesan, grated and Cheese, brie types were 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 | +70% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +363.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.1% |
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 | +50.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +35.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +983.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2991.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +165.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +113.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 853mg | 184mg | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 627mg | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1804mg | 629mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 14.5µg | 36% |
| Zinc | 4.2mg | 2.38mg | 17% |
| Folate | 6µg | 65µg | 15% |
| Protein | 28.42g | 20.75g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.235mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.52mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 262µg | 174µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 1.65µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 15.371g | 17.41g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 100mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 0.826g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Calories | 420kcal | 334kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.91g | 0.45g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.071mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.13g | 8.013g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Fats | 27.84g | 27.68g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.91g | 0.45g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 0.45g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.876g | N/A | |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 1.015mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.747mg | 1.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.201mg | 1.851mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.865mg | 1.34mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 1175mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins