Edam vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Edam and Camembert
- Edam is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, yet Camembert is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
- Edam covers your daily Calcium needs 34% more than Camembert.
- Edam contains 2 times more Zinc than Camembert. While Edam contains 3.75mg of Zinc, Camembert contains only 2.38mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Camembert is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, edam 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.
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Calcium
+88.4%
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Iron
+33.3%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+54.5%
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Zinc
+57.6%
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Copper
+71.4%
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Manganese
+245.5%
Equal in Potassium - 187
Equal in Sodium - 842
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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Calcium
+88.4%
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Iron
+33.3%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+54.5%
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Zinc
+57.6%
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Copper
+71.4%
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Manganese
+245.5%
Equal in Potassium - 187
Equal in Sodium - 842
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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Vitamin E
+14.3%
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Vitamin D
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+32.1%
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Vitamin B12
+18.5%
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Vitamin K
+15%
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Vitamin B2
+25.4%
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Vitamin B3
+668.3%
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Vitamin B5
+385.4%
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Vitamin B6
+198.7%
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Folate
+287.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 820
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Vitamin E
+14.3%
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Vitamin D
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+32.1%
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Vitamin B12
+18.5%
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Vitamin K
+15%
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Vitamin B2
+25.4%
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Vitamin B3
+668.3%
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Vitamin B5
+385.4%
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Vitamin B6
+198.7%
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Folate
+287.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 820
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+26.2%
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Fats
+14.6%
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Carbs
+210.9%
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Other
+14.7%
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Water
+24.6%
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Protein
+26.2%
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+14.6%
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Carbs
+210.9%
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+14.7%
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Water
+24.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+15.7%
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Saturated Fat
-13.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.724
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Monounsaturated Fat
+15.7%
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Saturated Fat
-13.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.724
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 1.43g | 0.46g | |
Protein | 24.99g | 19.8g | |
Fats | 27.8g | 24.26g | |
Carbs | 1.43g | 0.46g | |
Calories | 357kcal | 300kcal | |
Sugar | 1.43g | 0.46g | |
Calcium | 731mg | 388mg | |
Iron | 0.44mg | 0.33mg | |
Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg | |
Phosphorus | 536mg | 347mg | |
Potassium | 188mg | 187mg | |
Sodium | 812mg | 842mg | |
Zinc | 3.75mg | 2.38mg | |
Copper | 0.036mg | 0.021mg | |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.038mg | |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 825IU | 820IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 243µg | 241µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.21mg | |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 18IU | |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.4µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.028mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.488mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.63mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 1.364mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.227mg | |
Folate | 16µg | 62µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 1.3µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.307mg | |
Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.717mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.968mg | |
Leucine | 2.57mg | 1.84mg | |
Lysine | 2.66mg | 1.766mg | |
Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.565mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.105mg | |
Valine | 1.81mg | 1.279mg | |
Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.683mg | |
Cholesterol | 89mg | 72mg | |
Saturated Fat | 17.572g | 15.259g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.125g | 7.023g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.724g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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57%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.313g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.