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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, and phosphorus.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for sodium is 42% higher.
  • Roquefort has 2 times less potassium than camembert. Camembert has 187mg of potassium, while roquefort has 91mg.
  • 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% 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 0% 98% 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 +22%
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 DV% diff.
Sodium 842mg 1809mg 42%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.64µg 28%
Calcium 388mg 662mg 27%
Saturated fat 15.259g 19.263g 18%
Fats 24.26g 30.64g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.124mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.586mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 1.731mg 7%
Cholesterol 72mg 90mg 6%
Vitamin A 241µg 294µg 6%
Phosphorus 347mg 392mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 1.32g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 8.474g 4%
Protein 19.8g 21.54g 3%
Folate 62µg 49µg 3%
Calories 300kcal 369kcal 3%
Zinc 2.38mg 2.08mg 3%
Iron 0.33mg 0.56mg 3%
Potassium 187mg 91mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.734mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Copper 0.021mg 0.034mg 1%
Carbs 0.46g 2g 1%
Net carbs 0.46g 2g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.03mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0.602mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
45%
Camembert
39%
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.