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Camembert vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between camembert and pollock

  • Camembert is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, and vitamin A, yet pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 98% higher.
  • Camembert contains 96 times more saturated fat than pollock. Camembert contains 15.259g of saturated fat, while pollock contains 0.159g.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index than camembert.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, camembert and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 116% 17% 12% 7% 65% 149% 110% 5% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +317.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +305%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.9%
Contains more IronIron +69.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +526.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +181.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +494.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +1955.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +117.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
Contains more WaterWater +42.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5141%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 3.66µg 98%
Saturated fat 15.259g 0.159g 69%
Selenium 14.5µg 44.1µg 54%
Fats 24.26g 1.18g 36%
Calcium 388mg 72mg 32%
Vitamin A 241µg 17µg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 3.949mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.223mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.432mg 19%
Sodium 842mg 419mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 0.134g 17%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.57mg 16%
Folate 62µg 3µg 15%
Magnesium 20mg 81mg 15%
Choline 15.4mg 91.6mg 14%
Phosphorus 347mg 267mg 11%
Calories 300kcal 111kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.329mg 8%
Protein 19.8g 23.48g 7%
Potassium 187mg 430mg 7%
Cholesterol 72mg 86mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.3µg 5%
Copper 0.021mg 0.06mg 4%
Vitamin D 18IU 51IU 4%
Iron 0.33mg 0.56mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.054mg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 0.1µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.583g 1%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.018mg 1%
Net carbs 0.46g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.46g 0g 0%
Sugar 0.46g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.28mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Camembert Pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Camembert
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.