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Camembert vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Camembert and Ricotta

  • Ricotta has less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate than Camembert.
  • Camembert covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 40% more than Ricotta.
  • Camembert has 10 times more Sodium than Ricotta. While Camembert has 842mg of Sodium, Ricotta has only 84mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, camembert and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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 Calcium +87.4%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Potassium +78.1%
Contains more Zinc +105.2%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Contains more Iron +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Equal in Copper - 0.021
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 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Calcium +87.4%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Potassium +78.1%
Contains more Zinc +105.2%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Contains more Iron +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Equal in Copper - 0.021
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 Vitamin A +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +505.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +540.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.9%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.8%
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 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +505.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +540.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.9%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75.8%
Contains more Fats +86.9%
Contains more Other +260.8%
Contains more Carbs +560.9%
Contains more Water +38.4%
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +75.8%
Contains more Fats +86.9%
Contains more Other +260.8%
Contains more Carbs +560.9%
Contains more Water +38.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.6%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 0.46g 3.04g Ricotta
Protein 19.8g 11.26g Camembert
Fats 24.26g 12.98g Camembert
Carbs 0.46g 3.04g Ricotta
Calories 300kcal 174kcal Camembert
Sugar 0.46g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 388mg 207mg Camembert
Iron 0.33mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Camembert
Phosphorus 347mg 158mg Camembert
Potassium 187mg 105mg Camembert
Sodium 842mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 2.38mg 1.16mg Camembert
Copper 0.021mg 0.021mg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.006mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 820IU 445IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 120µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.11mg Camembert
Vitamin D 18IU 10IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.2µg Camembert
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.013mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.195mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.104mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.213mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.043mg Camembert
Folate 62µg 12µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.34µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2µg 1.1µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.125mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg 0.517mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.589mg Camembert
Leucine 1.84mg 1.221mg Camembert
Lysine 1.766mg 1.338mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg 0.281mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.556mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg 0.692mg Camembert
Histidine 0.683mg 0.459mg Camembert
Cholesterol 72mg 51mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 15.259g 8.295g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 3.627g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.385g Camembert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Camembert Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 758mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.964g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.