Cheese, brie
FDC 172177oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 24 · -11 vs Dairy & eggs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, brie is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 24 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 43 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (42% DV), a good source of vitamin a (19% DV), a good source of calcium (14% DV). Most of its 334 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (629 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (17.4 g per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 334 kcal | 17% |
| Total fat | 28 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 17 g | 87% |
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 629 mg | 27% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.45 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.45 g | |
| Protein | 21 g | 42% |
| Potassium | 152 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 174 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 94 kcal | 5% |
| Total fat | 7.8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.9 g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.13 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.13 g | |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% |
| Potassium | 43 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.14 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 5.6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 49 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172177Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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