Camembert vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between camembert and American cheese
- Camembert has more vitamin B2, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin B6; however, American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and selenium.
- American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 66% more than camembert.
- American cheese has 8 times less folate than camembert. Camembert has 62µg of folate, while American cheese has 8µg.
- Camembert contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, camembert and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +41.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +169.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +728.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +238.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +320.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +281% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +30% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.8 g
Fats:
24.26 g
Carbs:
0.46 g
Water:
51.8 g
Other:
3.68 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +704.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84% |
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Protein
~18.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.724 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 388mg | 1045mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 347mg | 641mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 842mg | 1671mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.488mg | 0.234mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.364mg | 0.403mg | 19% |
| Folate | 62µg | 8µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 15.259g | 18.057g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.227mg | 0.054mg | 13% |
| Fats | 24.26g | 31.79g | 12% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 20.2µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 100mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.724g | 1.286g | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 36.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Calories | 300kcal | 371kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.33mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Protein | 19.8g | 18.13g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.023g | 8.236g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.46g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 23IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 241µg | 250µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 2.49mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.46g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.307mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.717mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.968mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.84mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.766mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.105mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.279mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.683mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 829mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Camembert is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.798g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.