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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.
Edam
8
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Contains more Calcium +88.4%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +57.6%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Equal in Potassium - 187
Equal in Sodium - 842
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
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 Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +57.6%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more 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.
Edam
6
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Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +668.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +385.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.7%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 820
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% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
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 E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +668.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +385.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.7%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 820

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
4
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Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Fats +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +210.9%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Water +24.6%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 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 +26.2%
Contains more Fats +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +210.9%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Water +24.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.724
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains less 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.
Edam Camembert
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 0.46g Edam
Protein 24.99g 19.8g Edam
Fats 27.8g 24.26g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 0.46g Edam
Calories 357kcal 300kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 0.46g Camembert
Calcium 731mg 388mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.33mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 20mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 347mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 187mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 842mg Edam
Zinc 3.75mg 2.38mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.021mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 825IU 820IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 241µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.21mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 18IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.028mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.227mg Camembert
Folate 16µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.3µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.307mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.717mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.968mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 1.84mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 1.766mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.565mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 1.105mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 1.279mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.683mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 72mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 17.572g 15.259g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 7.023g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.724g Camembert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam 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
35%
Edam
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.313g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
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.

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.