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Camembert vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Camembert and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Camembert has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 72% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 6 times less Folate than Camembert. Camembert contains 62µg of Folate, while Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 10µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, camembert and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Calcium +185.8%
Contains more Iron +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.1%
Contains more Zinc +62.6%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
Contains more Manganese +123.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Calcium +185.8%
Contains more Iron +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.1%
Contains more Zinc +62.6%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
Contains more Manganese +123.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363.3%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.486
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 12% 0% 7% 113% 12% 82% 53% 47% 163% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363.3%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.486

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Carbs +197.8%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Equal in Protein - 20
Equal in Water - 50.6
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Carbs +197.8%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Equal in Protein - 20
Equal in Water - 50.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.7%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 0.46g 1.37g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 19.8g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 24.26g 20g Camembert
Carbs 0.46g 1.37g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 300kcal 265kcal Camembert
Sugar 0.46g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 388mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.33mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 20mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 347mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 187mg 125mg Camembert
Sodium 842mg 1529mg Camembert
Zinc 2.38mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.021mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.038mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 14.5µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 820IU 605IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 160µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.17mg Camembert
Vitamin D 18IU 15IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.486mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.114mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.325mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.049mg Camembert
Folate 62µg 10µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 2µg 1.7µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.24mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.968mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 1.84mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 1.766mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.565mg 0.369mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.279mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.683mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 72mg 88mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 15.259g 13.317g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 6.098g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.462g Camembert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.942g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 687mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.