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Camembert vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Camembert and Spread

  • Camembert has more Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Spread has more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Camembert's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 65% more.
  • Spread is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, camembert and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.

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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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1458.3%
Contains less Sodium -10.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1458.3%
Contains less Sodium -10.3%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +447.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +515%
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +447.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +515%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Water +56%
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Water +56%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +449.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.6
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +449.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.6

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Spread Opinion
Net carbs 0.46g 0g Camembert
Protein 19.8g 0g Camembert
Fats 24.26g 17.1g Camembert
Carbs 0.46g 0g Camembert
Calories 300kcal 158kcal Camembert
Sugar 0.46g 0g Spread
Calcium 388mg Camembert
Iron 0.33mg Camembert
Magnesium 20mg Camembert
Phosphorus 347mg 0mg Camembert
Potassium 187mg 12mg Camembert
Sodium 842mg 755mg Spread
Zinc 2.38mg Camembert
Copper 0.021mg Camembert
Manganese 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg Camembert
Vitamin A 820IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 241µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 18IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg Camembert
Vitamin B1 0.028mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.227mg Camembert
Folate 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2µg 12.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.307mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.968mg Camembert
Leucine 1.84mg Camembert
Lysine 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg Camembert
Histidine 0.683mg Camembert
Cholesterol 72mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Camembert
Saturated Fat 15.259g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Camembert Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.