Brie Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Brie is classified as a high-fat food, typically containing between 20g and 40g of fat per 100g, with a significant portion consisting of saturated fats .
While institutional guidelines often recommend low-fat dairy to reduce cardiovascular risk, some emerging reports suggest that full-fat dairy products like Brie may not have the same negative impact on heart health or type 2 diabetes risk as previously assumed .
The edible white rind of Brie is a complex ecosystem of microorganisms, including Penicillium candidum and various lactic acid bacteria, which are responsible for the cheese's ripening and texture .
Although dairy is often associated with weight management, research indicates that cheese only supports body fat reduction when consumed as part of a calorie-restricted diet; without calorie limits, high-fat dairy intake may lead to weight gain .

Interesting fact

Historically known as the 'Queen of Cheeses,' Brie was famously declared the finest of all cheeses during a diplomatic tasting at the 1815 Congress of Vienna.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

SOURCE

Calcium

SUPER

SOURCE

Folate

SUPER

SOURCE

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

ELITE

SOURCE

Phosphorus

297

kcal per 100g

Protein20.3g

Fat24.8g

Carbs0.37g

Sugar0.10g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.78g

Monounsat6.11g

Saturated15.6g

Trans0.87g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeKeto

Sustainability

Moderate

Dairy production has a higher carbon footprint than plant-based alternatives but lower than red meat.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate

1–2 weeks

Wrap in wax paper to allow the cheese to breathe.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 4 validated sources

French Food Database

4 contributing source foods

Swiss Food Database

2 contributing source foods

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Dairy and alternatives in your diet - NHS

[2]www.nhs.uknhs.uk

Milk - The Nutrition Source - Harvard University

[3]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Cheese - The Nutrition Source

[6]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Cheese: mere indulgence or part of a healthy diet? - PMC

[10]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

36.5

Version

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