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American cheese vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and Camembert

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Selenium, however, Camembert is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 66% more than Camembert.
  • Camembert has 2 times less Sodium than American cheese. American cheese has 1671mg of Sodium, while Camembert has 842mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 +169.3%
Contains more Iron +90.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.7%
Contains more Copper +119%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -49.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.38
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +169.3%
Contains more Iron +90.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.7%
Contains more Copper +119%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -49.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.38
Equal in Manganese - 0.038

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 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +281%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +728.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320.4%
Contains more Folate +675%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
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 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +281%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +728.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320.4%
Contains more Folate +675%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +31%
Contains more Carbs +704.3%
Contains more Other +84%
Contains more Water +30.8%
Equal in Protein - 19.8
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 Fats +31%
Contains more Carbs +704.3%
Contains more Other +84%
Contains more Water +30.8%
Equal in Protein - 19.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.5%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 0.46g American cheese
Protein 18.13g 19.8g Camembert
Fats 31.79g 24.26g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 0.46g American cheese
Calories 371kcal 300kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 0.46g Camembert
Calcium 1045mg 388mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.33mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 20mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 347mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 1671mg 842mg Camembert
Zinc 2.49mg 2.38mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.021mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.038mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 14.5µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 820IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 241µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.21mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 18IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.4µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.028mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.227mg Camembert
Folate 8µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.3µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.307mg Camembert
Threonine 0.772mg 0.717mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.968mg Camembert
Leucine 1.716mg 1.84mg Camembert
Lysine 1.516mg 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.475mg 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 1.187mg 1.279mg Camembert
Histidine 0.546mg 0.683mg Camembert
Cholesterol 100mg 72mg Camembert
Trans Fat 1.144g Camembert
Saturated Fat 18.057g 15.259g Camembert
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 7.023g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.724g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese 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
32%
American cheese
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 829mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.798g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.