Brie de caractère
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Asda
Brie de caractère contains 291 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 337 kcal per 100 g across 10,190 products.
100 g provides 33% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 33% of the Daily Value for calcium and 32% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 291 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 23 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat L | 16.2 g | 81% |
| Cholesterol L | 95.8 mg | 32% |
| Sodium L | 600 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 2 g | 0.7% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 2 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 19 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A L | 204 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.39 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.47 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.43 mg | 33% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.38 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.69 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) L | 77.7 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.76 µg | 32% |
| Calcium L | 424 mg | 33% |
| Iron L | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium L | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus L | 282 mg | 23% |
| Potassium L | 145 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 2.4 mg | 22% |
| Copper L | 0.045 mg | 5% |
| Manganese L | 0.05 mg | 2% |
| Selenium L | 6.4 µg | 12% |
| Iodine L | 13.8 µg | 9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 26%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 71%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein19 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Sugars2 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 0.4 g)
- Fat23 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 27 g)
- Saturated fat16.2 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium600 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water52.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 9 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 52.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
Brie (from milk)
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Milk
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Brie de caractère?
100 g of Brie de caractère has 291 kcal.
Is Brie de caractère high in protein?
Brie de caractère contains 19 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is below the median (median 21.4 g).
How many carbs are in Brie de caractère?
Brie de caractère has 2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 2 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Brie de caractère?
Brie de caractère contains 23 g of fat per 100 g, of which 16.2 g is saturated (81% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Brie de caractère contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (33% DV), calcium (33% DV), Vitamin B12 (32% DV), Vitamin A (23% DV) and phosphorus (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Brie de caractère?
100 g contains 600 mg of sodium, 26% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5054070292570. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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