Camembert vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between camembert and eggs?
- Camembert is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, while eggs are higher in copper, choline, selenium, and vitamin D.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 220% higher.
- Eggs have 8 times less calcium than camembert. Camembert has 388mg of calcium, while eggs have 50mg.
- Eggs are lower in sodium.
- Camembert has a higher glycemic index (27) than eggs (0).
We used Cheese, camembert and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +676% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +260.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +9423.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +884.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +390.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1807.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +128.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +243.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 2mg | 220% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 373mg | 100% |
| Saturated fat | 15.259g | 3.267g | 55% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 293.8mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 388mg | 50mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 842mg | 124mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 30.8µg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 347mg | 172mg | 25% |
| Fats | 24.26g | 10.61g | 21% |
| Protein | 19.8g | 12.58g | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 1.05mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.33mg | 1.19mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 241µg | 149µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 87IU | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2.2µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.11µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.227mg | 0.121mg | 8% |
| Calories | 300kcal | 155kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.023g | 4.077g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1.03mg | 5% |
| Folate | 62µg | 44µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.724g | 1.414g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.064mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.488mg | 0.513mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 126mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.364mg | 1.398mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.46g | 1.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.46g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.307mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.717mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.968mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.84mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.766mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.105mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.279mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.683mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 718mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.992g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.