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Camembert vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between camembert and candy bar

  • Camembert is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2, yet candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11752% higher.
  • Candy bar contains less sodium.
  • Camembert has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, camembert and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +397.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +208.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.6%
Contains more IronIron +193.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +3585.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3171.1%

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% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67300.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +21%
Contains more CholineCholine +90.9%
~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3137.5%
Contains more OtherOther +104.4%
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10204.3%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +138.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1371%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 153mg 11752%
Copper 0.021mg 0.774mg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 10.65g 66%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Manganese 0.038mg 1.243mg 52%
Saturated fat 15.259g 4.678g 48%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 7.922mg 46%
Calcium 388mg 78mg 31%
Sodium 842mg 156mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.14mg 27%
Vitamin A 241µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 4.1mg 26%
Cholesterol 72mg 0mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 16.721g 24%
Magnesium 20mg 110mg 21%
Selenium 14.5µg 4.7µg 18%
Carbs 0.46g 47.4g 16%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Fats 24.26g 33.7g 15%
Zinc 2.38mg 3.94mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.83mg 11%
Calories 300kcal 522kcal 11%
Protein 19.8g 15.5g 9%
Iron 0.33mg 0.97mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.1mg 6%
Phosphorus 347mg 308mg 6%
Potassium 187mg 407mg 6%
Folate 62µg 75µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 29.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 0.46g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0.46g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.581g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.