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Brunost vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brunost and Camembert different?

  • Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Camembert is higher in Folate, and Zinc.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 69% more than Camembert.
  • Brunost contains 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Camembert. Brunost contains 0.315mg of Vitamin B1, while Camembert contains 0.028mg.
  • Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, camembert types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +57.6%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +653.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Zinc +108.8%
Equal in Calcium - 388
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +57.6%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +653.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Zinc +108.8%
Equal in Calcium - 388
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
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 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.2%
Contains more Folate +1140%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.2%
Contains more Folate +1140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +21.6%
Contains more Carbs +9171.7%
Contains more Other +29.1%
Contains more Protein +105.2%
Contains more Water +285.4%
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
Contains more Fats +21.6%
Contains more Carbs +9171.7%
Contains more Other +29.1%
Contains more Protein +105.2%
Contains more Water +285.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 0.46g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 19.8g Camembert
Fats 29.51g 24.26g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 0.46g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 300kcal Brunost
Sugar 0.46g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 388mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.33mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 20mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 347mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 187mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 842mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 2.38mg Camembert
Copper 0.08mg 0.021mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.038mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1113IU 820IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 241µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.21mg Camembert
Vitamin D 18IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg Camembert
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.028mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.488mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.63mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 1.364mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.227mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.3µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.307mg Camembert
Threonine 0.393mg 0.717mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0.968mg Camembert
Leucine 0.992mg 1.84mg Camembert
Lysine 0.814mg 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.318mg 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 0.765mg 1.279mg Camembert
Histidine 0.293mg 0.683mg Camembert
Cholesterol 94mg 72mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 19.16g 15.259g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 7.023g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.724g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Camembert
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
87%
Brunost
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.901g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/nutrients
  2. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.