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Camembert vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Camembert and Roquefort?

  • Camembert is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, while Roquefort is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Sodium is 42% higher.
  • Roquefort has 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Camembert. Camembert has 1.3µg of Vitamin B12, while Roquefort has 0.64µg.
  • Camembert is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, camembert and Cheese, roquefort 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.
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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.6%
Contains more IronIron +69.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 49% 4.2% 12% 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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.9%
~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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +31.5%
Contains more FatsFats +26.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +334.8%
Contains more OtherOther +75%
~equal in Protein ~21.54g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Roquefort Opinion
Calories 300kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Protein 19.8g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 24.26g 30.64g Roquefort
Net carbs 0.46g 2g Roquefort
Carbs 0.46g 2g Roquefort
Cholesterol 72mg 90mg Camembert
Vitamin D 18IU Camembert
Magnesium 20mg 30mg Roquefort
Calcium 388mg 662mg Roquefort
Potassium 187mg 91mg Camembert
Iron 0.33mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Sugar 0.46g Roquefort
Copper 0.021mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Zinc 2.38mg 2.08mg Camembert
Phosphorus 347mg 392mg Roquefort
Sodium 842mg 1809mg Camembert
Vitamin A 820IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 241µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.21mg Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg Camembert
Manganese 0.038mg 0.03mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.124mg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.64µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2µg Camembert
Folate 62µg 49µg Camembert
Choline 15.4mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 15.259g 19.263g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 1.32g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.303mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 0.968mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 1.84mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.766mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.565mg 0.558mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 1.023mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.683mg 0.602mg Camembert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Camembert Roquefort
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
43%
Camembert
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 967mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.