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Gouda cheese vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gouda cheese and Camembert different?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, however, Camembert is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Gouda cheese is 31% higher.
  • Gouda cheese contains 2 times more Zinc than Camembert. While Gouda cheese contains 3.9mg of Zinc, Camembert contains only 2.38mg.
  • Camembert has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, gouda and Cheese, camembert are the varieties 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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
6
:
3
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Calcium +80.4%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.3%
Contains more Zinc +63.9%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Equal in Sodium - 842
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Camembert
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +80.4%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.3%
Contains more Zinc +63.9%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
5
:
6
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +15%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.8%
Contains more Folate +195.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028
Gouda cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
Camembert
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 B12 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +15%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.8%
Contains more Folate +195.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
4
:
1
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +13.1%
Contains more Carbs +382.6%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Equal in Other - 3.68
Gouda cheese
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Camembert
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%
Contains more Fats +13.1%
Contains more Carbs +382.6%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Equal in Other - 3.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
1
:
2
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.023
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Camembert
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.023

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 0.46g Gouda cheese
Protein 24.94g 19.8g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 24.26g Gouda cheese
Carbs 2.22g 0.46g Gouda cheese
Calories 356kcal 300kcal Gouda cheese
Sugar 2.22g 0.46g Camembert
Calcium 700mg 388mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 0.33mg Camembert
Magnesium 29mg 20mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 347mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 819mg 842mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 2.38mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.021mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 563IU 820IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 241µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.21mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 18IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.028mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.227mg Camembert
Folate 21µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.3µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2µg Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.307mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 0.717mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.968mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 1.84mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 1.766mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.565mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.105mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 1.279mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.683mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 72mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 17.614g 15.259g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 7.023g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.724g Camembert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Camembert
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Gouda cheese
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.355g)
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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.