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Camembert vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Camembert and Blue cheese

  • Camembert has more Vitamin B2, and Folate, while Blue cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 17% higher.
  • Blue cheese contains 2 times less Folate than Camembert. Camembert contains 62µg of Folate, while Blue cheese contains 36µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Camembert is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, camembert and Cheese, blue.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Camembert
Camembert
3
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6
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Manganese +322.2%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.31
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Camembert
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Manganese +322.2%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.31
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Camembert
Camembert
5
:
6
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Folate +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.22
Camembert
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 12% 0% 7% 113% 12% 82% 53% 47% 163% 5%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Folate +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Camembert
Camembert
1
:
4
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Fats +18.5%
Contains more Carbs +408.7%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Equal in Protein - 21.4
Camembert
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Fats +18.5%
Contains more Carbs +408.7%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Equal in Protein - 21.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Camembert
Camembert
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2
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%
Camembert
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Camembert Blue cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.46g 2.34g Blue cheese
Protein 19.8g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 24.26g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 0.46g 2.34g Blue cheese
Calories 300kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.46g 0.5g Camembert
Calcium 388mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.33mg 0.31mg Camembert
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 347mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 187mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 842mg 1146mg Camembert
Zinc 2.38mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.021mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.038mg 0.009mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 820IU 721IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 198µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 18IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.029mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.382mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.166mg Camembert
Folate 62µg 36µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.22µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.717mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 0.968mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.84mg 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.766mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.565mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 1.087mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.683mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 72mg 75mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 15.259g 18.669g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.8g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Camembert Blue cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Camembert
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/nutrients
  2. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.