Dairy & eggs

Cheese, brie

FDC 172177oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 24 · -11 vs Dairy & eggs median

On 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).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 20.8 g · 25%Carb 0.5 g · 1%Fat 27.7 g · 75%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories334 kcal17%
Total fat28 g36%
Saturated fat17 g87%
Cholesterol100 mg33%
Sodium629 mg27%
Carbohydrate0.45 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.45 g
Protein21 g42%
Potassium152 mg3%
Calcium184 mg14%
Iron0.5 mg3%
Magnesium20 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A174 µg19%
Vitamin E0.24 mg2%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 172177

Original 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.

Protein42% DV
Vitamin A19% DV
Calcium14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density24 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g21 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g629 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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