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Camembert vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between camembert and cheesecake

  • Camembert is richer than cheesecake in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for camembert is 47% higher.
  • Camembert contains 8 times more calcium than cheesecake. Camembert contains 388mg of calcium, while cheesecake contains 51mg.
  • Cheesecake contains less sodium.
  • Camembert has a lower glycemic index than cheesecake.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, camembert and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +660.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +273.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.8%
Contains more IronIron +90.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +268.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.02mg

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +664.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +198.1%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.028mg

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +260%
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%
Contains more OtherOther +308.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5443.5%
~equal in Fats ~22.5g

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.17µg 47%
Phosphorus 347mg 93mg 36%
Calcium 388mg 51mg 34%
Protein 19.8g 5.5g 29%
Saturated fat 15.259g 9.921g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.193mg 23%
Sodium 842mg 438mg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.2µg 17%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.51mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.571mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.052mg 13%
Folate 62µg 18µg 11%
Vitamin A 241µg 159µg 9%
Carbs 0.46g 25.5g 8%
Choline 15.4mg 45.9mg 6%
Cholesterol 72mg 55mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 1.602g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 8.634g 4%
Iron 0.33mg 0.63mg 4%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.14mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.195mg 3%
Fats 24.26g 22.5g 3%
Potassium 187mg 90mg 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.56mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 11mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Calories 300kcal 321kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.46g 25.1g N/A
Vitamin D 18IU 18IU 0%
Sugar 0.46g 21.8g N/A
Copper 0.021mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.028mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert Cheesecake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.338g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.