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Camembert vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Camembert and Egg?

  • Camembert is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Egg is higher in Copper, Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin D.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 220% higher.
  • Egg has 8 times less Calcium than Camembert. Camembert has 388mg of Calcium, while Egg has 50mg.
  • Egg is lower in Sodium.

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.
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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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.
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% 49% 4.2% 12% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
Egg
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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% 31% 21% 66% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +57.7%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.513mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.398mg

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 g
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
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.
Camembert Egg
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Egg Opinion
Calories 300kcal 155kcal Camembert
Protein 19.8g 12.58g Camembert
Fats 24.26g 10.61g Camembert
Net carbs 0.46g 1.12g Egg
Carbs 0.46g 1.12g Egg
Cholesterol 72mg 373mg Camembert
Vitamin D 18IU 87IU Egg
Magnesium 20mg 10mg Camembert
Calcium 388mg 50mg Camembert
Potassium 187mg 126mg Camembert
Iron 0.33mg 1.19mg Egg
Sugar 0.46g 1.12g Camembert
Copper 0.021mg 2mg Egg
Zinc 2.38mg 1.05mg Camembert
Phosphorus 347mg 172mg Camembert
Sodium 842mg 124mg Egg
Vitamin A 820IU 520IU Camembert
Vitamin A 241µg 149µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2.2µg Egg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.026mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.066mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.064mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.121mg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.11µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2µg 0.3µg Camembert
Folate 62µg 44µg Camembert
Choline 15.4mg 293.8mg Egg
Saturated Fat 15.259g 3.267g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 4.077g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 1.414g Egg
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.153mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg 0.604mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.686mg Camembert
Leucine 1.84mg 1.075mg Camembert
Lysine 1.766mg 0.904mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg 0.392mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.668mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg 0.767mg Camembert
Histidine 0.683mg 0.298mg Camembert
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert Egg
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
43%
Camembert
54%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 718mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.992g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.