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Camembert vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Camembert and Port Salut

  • Camembert has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Port Salut has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for Calcium is 26% higher.
  • Port Salut contains 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Camembert. Camembert contains 1.364mg of Vitamin B5, while Port Salut contains 0.21mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Port Salut is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, camembert and Cheese, port de salut.

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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
2
:
7
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Calcium +67.5%
Contains more Iron +30.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 360
Equal in Zinc - 2.6
Equal in Copper - 0.022
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%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Calcium +67.5%
Contains more Iron +30.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 360
Equal in Zinc - 2.6
Equal in Copper - 0.022
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
6
:
5
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +549.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.3%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
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%
Port Salut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 66% 5% 15% 0% 4% 56% 2% 13% 13% 14% 188% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +549.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.3%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Camembert
Camembert
2
:
3
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +84%
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
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
Port Salut
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +84%
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Camembert
Camembert
1
:
2
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.691
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.729
Camembert
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.691
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.729

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 0.46g 0.57g Port Salut
Protein 19.8g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 24.26g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 0.46g 0.57g Port Salut
Calories 300kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.46g 0.57g Camembert
Calcium 388mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 0.33mg 0.43mg Port Salut
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 347mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 187mg 136mg Camembert
Sodium 842mg 534mg Port Salut
Zinc 2.38mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 0.021mg 0.022mg Port Salut
Manganese 0.038mg 0.011mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 820IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 18IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.014mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.24mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.06mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.21mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.053mg Camembert
Folate 62µg 18µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2µg 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.717mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 0.968mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 1.84mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.766mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.565mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.279mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.683mg 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 72mg 123mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 15.259g 16.691g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.729g Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Camembert Port Salut
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
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.432g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.