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Camembert vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between camembert and caramel

  • Caramel contains less vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A than camembert.
  • Camembert's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 64% higher.
  • Caramel contains 20 times less vitamin A than camembert. Camembert contains 820IU of vitamin A, while caramel contains 42IU.
  • The amount of cholesterol in caramel is lower.
  • Camembert has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of camembert is 27, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, camembert and Candies, caramels.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.2%
Contains more IronIron +135.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +440.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +705.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1908.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +325.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +119%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +267.9%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.8µg

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +330.4%
Contains more FatsFats +199.5%
Contains more WaterWater +509.4%
Contains more OtherOther +104.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16639.1%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +355.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +380.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Camembert Caramel
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Caramel DV% diff.
Saturated fat 15.259g 2.476g 58%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.3µg 42%
Phosphorus 347mg 114mg 33%
Protein 19.8g 4.6g 30%
Sodium 842mg 245mg 26%
Carbs 0.46g 77g 26%
Calcium 388mg 138mg 25%
Fats 24.26g 8.1g 25%
Vitamin A 241µg 12µg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.8µg 23%
Cholesterol 72mg 7mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.256mg 18%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.44mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 3.478g 18%
Folate 62µg 4µg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.62mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 1.542g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.056mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.103mg 6%
Calories 300kcal 382kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.148mg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Iron 0.33mg 0.14mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 17mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 8mg 1%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.011mg 1%
Potassium 187mg 214mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.46g 77g N/A
Sugar 0.46g 65.5g N/A
Copper 0.021mg 0.018mg 0%
Vitamin K 2µg 1.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.783g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.