How many calories in brie
A portion of brie, a wedge about the size of a matchbox, has around 135 kcal.
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To burn it off
Brie is soft French cheese with a white rind, rich and creamy. A wedge has 11 g of fat, 8 g of protein and no carbs.
On its own it's not a huge number. The baguette, the crackers and the chutney beside it double things fast.
Then there's baked brie at Christmas: a whole wheel with bread to dip in. That one's a sharing dish, whatever you tell yourself.
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Where it comes from
Brie is named after the Brie region east of Paris, where farm made Brie de Meaux and Brie de Melun are still the most prized versions. The story goes that Charlemagne tasted it at an abbey around 774, and that diplomats at the Congress of Vienna in 1815 crowned it king of cheeses. Both tales are told often, but neither is easy to prove.
Where does our food come from? · Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Brie
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Questions
Is brie higher in calories than cheddar?
No, brie is a bit lighter than cheddar for the same weight, because it holds more water.
Can you eat the rind on brie?
Yes, it's part of the cheese and counted in the numbers.
How many calories in two wedges of brie?
About 270 kcal.
How many calories in a brie sandwich?
A wedge of brie (135 kcal) between two slices of bread (about 160) is around 300 kcal. A spoonful of cranberry sauce adds about 30.
