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Camembert vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between camembert and carrots

  • Camembert has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B5, while carrots have more vitamin A.
  • Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 318% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in carrots is lower.
  • Camembert has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of camembert is 27, while the glycemic index of carrots is 39.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, camembert and Carrots, raw.

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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%
Carrot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1075.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +891.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +891.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +276.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.3mg

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%
Carrot
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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 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +741.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +399.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +75%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +560%

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
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2029%
Contains more FatsFats +10008.3%
Contains more OtherOther +283.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1982.6%
Contains more WaterWater +70.4%

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
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50064.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +518.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Camembert Carrot
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Carrot DV% diff.
Saturated fat 15.259g 0.037g 69%
Vitamin A 241µg 835µg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Phosphorus 347mg 35mg 45%
Protein 19.8g 0.93g 38%
Fats 24.26g 0.24g 37%
Calcium 388mg 33mg 36%
Sodium 842mg 69mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.058mg 33%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.1µg 26%
Cholesterol 72mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.273mg 22%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.24mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 0.014g 18%
Calories 300kcal 41kcal 13%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Folate 62µg 19µg 11%
Vitamin K 2µg 13.2µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.138mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg 7%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.143mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.117g 4%
Potassium 187mg 320mg 4%
Carbs 0.46g 9.58g 3%
Copper 0.021mg 0.045mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.66mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.066mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.983mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Choline 15.4mg 8.8mg 1%
Starch 1.43g 1%
Net carbs 0.46g 6.78g N/A
Iron 0.33mg 0.3mg 0%
Sugar 0.46g 4.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.061mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0.04mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Camembert Carrot
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
35%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 773mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.222g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in minerals
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.