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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 RAE.
  • 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.
Contains more Potassium +105.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Calcium +70.6%
Contains more Iron +69.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Copper +61.9%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Potassium +105.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Calcium +70.6%
Contains more Iron +69.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Copper +61.9%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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 B6 +83.1%
Contains more Folate +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.9%
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 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Folate +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +31.5%
Contains more Fats +26.3%
Contains more Carbs +334.8%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Protein - 21.54
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 Water +31.5%
Contains more Fats +26.3%
Contains more Carbs +334.8%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Protein - 21.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.3%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 0.46g 2g Roquefort
Protein 19.8g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 24.26g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 0.46g 2g Roquefort
Calories 300kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Sugar 0.46g Roquefort
Calcium 388mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 0.33mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Magnesium 20mg 30mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 347mg 392mg Roquefort
Potassium 187mg 91mg Camembert
Sodium 842mg 1809mg Camembert
Zinc 2.38mg 2.08mg Camembert
Copper 0.021mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Manganese 0.038mg 0.03mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 820IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.21mg Camembert
Vitamin D 18IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg Camembert
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
Folate 62µg 49µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.64µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2µg Camembert
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
Cholesterol 72mg 90mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 15.259g 19.263g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 1.32g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Camembert Roquefort
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
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 contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 967mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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.