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Feta vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Feta and Camembert?

  • Feta is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, while Camembert is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 27% higher.
  • Camembert has 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Feta. Feta has 0.154mg of Vitamin B1, while Camembert has 0.028mg.
  • Camembert is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, feta and Cheese, camembert types in this comparison.

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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.
Feta
5
:
Contains more Calcium +27.1%
Contains more Iron +97%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +201.6%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 347
Equal in Sodium - 842
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +27.1%
Contains more Iron +97%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +201.6%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 347
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.
Feta
5
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 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 B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
3
:
Contains more Carbs +789.1%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Protein +39.3%
Contains more Fats +14%
Equal in Water - 51.8
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 Carbs +789.1%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Protein +39.3%
Contains more Fats +14%
Equal in Water - 51.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 15.259
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 15.259

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 0.46g Feta
Protein 14.21g 19.8g Camembert
Fats 21.28g 24.26g Camembert
Carbs 4.09g 0.46g Feta
Calories 264kcal 300kcal Camembert
Sugar 4.09g 0.46g Camembert
Calcium 493mg 388mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 0.33mg Feta
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Camembert
Phosphorus 337mg 347mg Camembert
Potassium 62mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 917mg 842mg Camembert
Zinc 2.88mg 2.38mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.021mg Feta
Manganese 0.028mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 15µg 14.5µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 820IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 241µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.21mg Camembert
Vitamin D 16IU 18IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.028mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.488mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.63mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.227mg Feta
Folate 32µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 1.3µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.307mg Camembert
Threonine 0.637mg 0.717mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.968mg Camembert
Leucine 1.395mg 1.84mg Camembert
Lysine 1.219mg 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.368mg 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 1.065mg 1.279mg Camembert
Histidine 0.397mg 0.683mg Camembert
Cholesterol 89mg 72mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 14.946g 15.259g Feta
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 7.023g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.724g Camembert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
57%
Feta
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.313g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.