Camembert vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Camembert and Cheese?
- Camembert is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Cheese is higher in Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 32% higher.
- Cheese has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Camembert. Camembert has 0.227mg of Vitamin B6, while Cheese has 0.066mg.
- Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Cheese, camembert and Cheese, cheddar types in this comparison.
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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 | +146.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +967.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +232.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +243.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +129.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +238.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +571.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -19.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +31.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96.3% |
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 |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 300kcal | 404kcal |
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| Protein | 19.8g | 22.87g |
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| Fats | 24.26g | 33.31g |
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| Net carbs | 0.46g | 3.09g |
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| Carbs | 0.46g | 3.09g |
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| Cholesterol | 72mg | 99mg |
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| Vitamin D | 18IU | 24IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 388mg | 710mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg | 76mg |
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| Iron | 0.33mg | 0.14mg |
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| Sugar | 0.46g | 0.48g |
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 3.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 347mg | 455mg |
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| Sodium | 842mg | 653mg |
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| Vitamin A | 820IU | 1242IU |
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| Vitamin A | 241µg | 330µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 28.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.488mg | 0.428mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.364mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.227mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 62µg | 27µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 16.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.259g | 18.867g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.023g | 9.246g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.724g | 1.421g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.307mg | 0.547mg |
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| Threonine | 0.717mg | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.968mg | 1.206mg |
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| Leucine | 1.84mg | 1.939mg |
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| Lysine | 1.766mg | 1.025mg |
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| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.547mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.105mg | 1.074mg |
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| Valine | 1.279mg | 1.404mg |
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| Histidine | 0.683mg | 0.547mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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79%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.608g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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