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Camembert vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Camembert and Egg?

  • Camembert is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Egg is higher in Copper, Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin D.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 220% higher.
  • Egg has 8 times less Calcium than Camembert. Camembert has 388mg of Calcium, while Egg has 50mg.
  • Egg is lower in Sodium.

We used Cheese, camembert and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled types in this comparison.

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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.
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4
Egg
Contains more Calcium +676%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.7%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Zinc +126.7%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Iron +260.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Copper +9423.8%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%
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 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Calcium +676%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.7%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Zinc +126.7%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Iron +260.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Copper +9423.8%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%

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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5
Egg
Contains more Vitamin A +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.6%
Contains more Folate +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.513
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.398
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 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.6%
Contains more Folate +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.513
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.398

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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2
Egg
Contains more Protein +57.4%
Contains more Fats +128.7%
Contains more Other +243.9%
Contains more Carbs +143.5%
Contains more Water +44.1%
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Protein +57.4%
Contains more Fats +128.7%
Contains more Other +243.9%
Contains more Carbs +143.5%
Contains more Water +44.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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2
Egg
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.3%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Egg Opinion
Net carbs 0.46g 1.12g Egg
Protein 19.8g 12.58g Camembert
Fats 24.26g 10.61g Camembert
Carbs 0.46g 1.12g Egg
Calories 300kcal 155kcal Camembert
Sugar 0.46g 1.12g Camembert
Calcium 388mg 50mg Camembert
Iron 0.33mg 1.19mg Egg
Magnesium 20mg 10mg Camembert
Phosphorus 347mg 172mg Camembert
Potassium 187mg 126mg Camembert
Sodium 842mg 124mg Egg
Zinc 2.38mg 1.05mg Camembert
Copper 0.021mg 2mg Egg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.026mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 820IU 520IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 149µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 18IU 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.066mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.064mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.121mg Camembert
Folate 62µg 44µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.11µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2µg 0.3µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.153mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg 0.604mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.686mg Camembert
Leucine 1.84mg 1.075mg Camembert
Lysine 1.766mg 0.904mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg 0.392mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.668mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg 0.767mg Camembert
Histidine 0.683mg 0.298mg Camembert
Cholesterol 72mg 373mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 15.259g 3.267g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 4.077g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 1.414g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert Egg
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
45%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 718mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.992g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 301mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Camembert
Camembert 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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.