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Mozzarella vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mozzarella and Camembert

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Camembert is richer in Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Camembert is 36% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 2 times more Calcium than Camembert. Mozzarella contains 731mg of Calcium, while Camembert contains 388mg.
  • Mozzarella contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, camembert.

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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 +88.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +51%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +31.5%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Iron +32%
Contains more Potassium +96.8%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +88.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +51%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +31.5%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Iron +32%
Contains more Potassium +96.8%
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 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.8%
Contains more Folate +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.8%
Contains more Folate +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +573.9%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Equal in Water - 51.8
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 Protein +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +573.9%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Equal in Water - 51.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.2%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0.46g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 19.8g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 24.26g Camembert
Carbs 3.1g 0.46g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 300kcal Camembert
Sugar 1.23g 0.46g Camembert
Calcium 731mg 388mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.33mg Camembert
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 347mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 16mg 842mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.38mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.021mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 820IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 241µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.21mg Camembert
Vitamin D 13IU 18IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.4µg Camembert
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.028mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.227mg Camembert
Folate 9µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2µg Camembert
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 54mg 72mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 15.259g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 7.023g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.724g Camembert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 826mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.392g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
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)
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.

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.