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Tilsit cheese vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tilsit cheese and Brie?

  • Tilsit cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A, yet Brie is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 52% more.
  • Tilsit cheese has 3 times more Phosphorus than Brie. While Tilsit cheese has 500mg of Phosphorus, Brie has only 188mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brie is lower.

We used Cheese, tilsit 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 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 +280.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.8%
Contains more IronIron +117.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +161.5%
~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% 63% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
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 AVitamin A +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +261.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 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 +17.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +317.8%
Contains more OtherOther +80.4%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
~equal in Fats ~27.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.41g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Brie Opinion
Calories 340kcal 334kcal Tilsit cheese
Protein 24.41g 20.75g Tilsit cheese
Fats 25.98g 27.68g Brie
Net carbs 1.88g 0.45g Tilsit cheese
Carbs 1.88g 0.45g Tilsit cheese
Cholesterol 102mg 100mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU Brie
Magnesium 13mg 20mg Brie
Calcium 700mg 184mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 65mg 152mg Brie
Iron 0.23mg 0.5mg Brie
Sugar 0.45g Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.026mg 0.019mg Tilsit cheese
Zinc 3.5mg 2.38mg Tilsit cheese
Phosphorus 500mg 188mg Tilsit cheese
Sodium 753mg 629mg Brie
Vitamin A 1045IU 592IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A 249µg 174µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg Brie
Manganese 0.013mg 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.235mg Brie
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.65µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg Brie
Folate 20µg 65µg Brie
Choline 15.4mg Brie
Saturated Fat 16.775g 17.41g Tilsit cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.136g 8.013g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 0.826g Brie
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.322mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.899mg 0.751mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 1.484mg 1.015mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 2.548mg 1.929mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 2.039mg 1.851mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.754mg 0.592mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 1.158mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.752mg 1.34mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.704mg 0.716mg Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit 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
37%
Tilsit cheese
43%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.635g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.