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Camembert vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Camembert and Brunost different?

  • Camembert is richer in Folate, and Zinc, while Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 69% more than Camembert.
  • Camembert contains 12 times more Folate than Brunost. Camembert contains 62µg of Folate, while Brunost contains 5µg.
  • Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, camembert and Cheese, gjetost types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Zinc +108.8%
Contains more Iron +57.6%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +653.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Copper +281%
Equal in Calcium - 400
Equal in Manganese - 0.04
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Zinc +108.8%
Contains more Iron +57.6%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +653.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Copper +281%
Equal in Calcium - 400
Equal in Manganese - 0.04
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.
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Contains more Folate +1140%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
Contains more Folate +1140%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.2%
Contains more Water +285.4%
Contains more Fats +21.6%
Contains more Carbs +9171.7%
Contains more Other +29.1%
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more Protein +105.2%
Contains more Water +285.4%
Contains more Fats +21.6%
Contains more Carbs +9171.7%
Contains more Other +29.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.6%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 0.46g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 19.8g 9.65g Camembert
Fats 24.26g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 0.46g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 300kcal 466kcal Brunost
Sugar 0.46g Brunost
Calcium 388mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 0.33mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 20mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 347mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 187mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 842mg 600mg Brunost
Zinc 2.38mg 1.14mg Camembert
Copper 0.021mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.038mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 820IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.21mg Camembert
Vitamin D 18IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg Camembert
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 62µg 5µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.135mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg 0.393mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.519mg Camembert
Leucine 1.84mg 0.992mg Camembert
Lysine 1.766mg 0.814mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg 0.318mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.54mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg 0.765mg Camembert
Histidine 0.683mg 0.293mg Camembert
Cholesterol 72mg 94mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 15.259g 19.16g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.938g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Camembert Brunost
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.901g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.