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Peanut butter vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between peanut butter and brie

  • Peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, copper, and magnesium, yet brie is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for peanut butter is 80% higher.
  • Peanut butter contains 49 times more manganese than brie. Peanut butter contains 1.665mg of manganese, while brie contains 0.034mg.
  • Peanut butter contains less saturated fat.
  • Brie has a lower glycemic index than peanut butter.

Food types used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +740%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.1%
Contains more IronIron +248%
Contains more CopperCopper +2121.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4797.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +253.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.38mg

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% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
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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% 58% 4.8% 7.5% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3350.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
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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 FatsFats +85.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4857.8%
Contains more WaterWater +3836.6%
~equal in Protein ~20.75g
~equal in Other ~2.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
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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 -40.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +223.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1417.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Brie DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.38mg 80%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0.826g 78%
Manganese 1.665mg 0.034mg 71%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.65µg 69%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.24mg 59%
Copper 0.422mg 0.019mg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 25.941g 8.013g 45%
Fats 51.36g 27.68g 36%
Magnesium 168mg 20mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Saturated fat 10.325g 17.41g 32%
Sodium 17mg 629mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.52mg 25%
Phosphorus 335mg 188mg 21%
Fiber 5g 0g 20%
Selenium 4.1µg 14.5µg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 174µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.235mg 16%
Iron 1.74mg 0.5mg 16%
Calcium 49mg 184mg 14%
Calories 598kcal 334kcal 13%
Potassium 558mg 152mg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.69mg 9%
Choline 63mg 15.4mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.07mg 7%
Carbs 22.31g 0.45g 7%
Folate 87µg 65µg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Protein 22.21g 20.75g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Zinc 2.51mg 2.38mg 1%
Net carbs 17.31g 0.45g N/A
Sugar 10.49g 0.45g N/A
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.322mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0.751mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 1.015mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 1.929mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 1.851mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0.592mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 1.158mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 1.34mg 0%
Histidine 0.557mg 0.716mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
60%
Peanut butter
45%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.085g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.