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Camembert vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Camembert and Macaroon?

  • Camembert is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, while Macaroon is higher in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Camembert's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 54% higher.
  • Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, camembert and Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 Calcium +7660%
Contains more Phosphorus +410.3%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains more Zinc +226%
Contains more Selenium +113.2%
Contains more Iron +148.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +1181%
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 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +7660%
Contains more Phosphorus +410.3%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains more Zinc +226%
Contains more Selenium +113.2%
Contains more Iron +148.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +1181%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.5%
Contains more Folate +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.5%
Contains more Folate +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +555.6%
Contains more Water +350.4%
Contains more Other +115.2%
Contains more Carbs +13208.7%
Equal in Fats - 22.55
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +555.6%
Contains more Water +350.4%
Contains more Other +115.2%
Contains more Carbs +13208.7%
Equal in Fats - 22.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 0.46g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 19.8g 3.02g Camembert
Fats 24.26g 22.55g Camembert
Carbs 0.46g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 300kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Sugar 0.46g 45.16g Camembert
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 388mg 5mg Camembert
Iron 0.33mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 20mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 347mg 68mg Camembert
Potassium 187mg 123mg Camembert
Sodium 842mg 241mg Macaroon
Zinc 2.38mg 0.73mg Camembert
Copper 0.021mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 6.8µg Camembert
Vitamin A 820IU 0IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 0µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.19mg Camembert
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Camembert
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.02mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.06mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.22mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.096mg Camembert
Folate 62µg 3µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2µg 1.1µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.968mg Camembert
Leucine 1.84mg Camembert
Lysine 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg Camembert
Histidine 0.683mg Camembert
Cholesterol 72mg 0mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 15.259g 20.099g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 1.61g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Camembert Macaroon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.