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Camembert vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Camembert and Feta?

  • Camembert is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Folate, while Feta is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 27% higher.
  • Feta has 2 times less Folate than Camembert. Camembert has 62µg of Folate, while Feta has 32µg.
  • Camembert is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, camembert and Cheese, feta 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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Feta
Contains more Potassium +201.6%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Contains more Calcium +27.1%
Contains more Iron +97%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 337
Equal in Sodium - 917
Equal in Selenium - 15
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 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains more Potassium +201.6%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Contains more Calcium +27.1%
Contains more Iron +97%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 337
Equal in Sodium - 917
Equal in Selenium - 15

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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Feta
Contains more Vitamin A +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
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 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Feta
Contains more Protein +39.3%
Contains more Fats +14%
Contains more Carbs +789.1%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Equal in Water - 55.22
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more Protein +39.3%
Contains more Fats +14%
Contains more Carbs +789.1%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Equal in Water - 55.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Feta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 14.946
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 14.946

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Feta Opinion
Net carbs 0.46g 4.09g Feta
Protein 19.8g 14.21g Camembert
Fats 24.26g 21.28g Camembert
Carbs 0.46g 4.09g Feta
Calories 300kcal 264kcal Camembert
Sugar 0.46g 4.09g Camembert
Calcium 388mg 493mg Feta
Iron 0.33mg 0.65mg Feta
Magnesium 20mg 19mg Camembert
Phosphorus 347mg 337mg Camembert
Potassium 187mg 62mg Camembert
Sodium 842mg 917mg Camembert
Zinc 2.38mg 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0.021mg 0.032mg Feta
Manganese 0.038mg 0.028mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 820IU 422IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 125µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.18mg Camembert
Vitamin D 18IU 16IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.154mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.991mg Feta
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.967mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 62µg 32µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 2µg 1.8µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.2mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg 0.637mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.803mg Camembert
Leucine 1.84mg 1.395mg Camembert
Lysine 1.766mg 1.219mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg 0.368mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.675mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg 1.065mg Camembert
Histidine 0.683mg 0.397mg Camembert
Cholesterol 72mg 89mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 15.259g 14.946g Feta
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 4.623g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.591g Camembert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Camembert Feta
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
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.313g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.