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Camembert vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Camembert and Feta?

  • Camembert is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, and Folate, while Feta is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 27% higher.
  • Feta has 2 times less Folate than Camembert. Camembert has 62µg of Folate, while Feta has 32µg.
  • Camembert is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, camembert and Cheese, feta 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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.1%
Contains more IronIron +97%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +21%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~337mg
~equal in Sodium ~917mg
~equal in Selenium ~15µg

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%
Feta
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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% 25% 3.6% 12% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.4µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.8µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

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
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.3%
Contains more FatsFats +14%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +789.1%
Contains more OtherOther +41.3%
~equal in Water ~55.22g

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
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~14.946g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Feta Opinion
Calories 300kcal 264kcal Camembert
Protein 19.8g 14.21g Camembert
Fats 24.26g 21.28g Camembert
Net carbs 0.46g 4.09g Feta
Carbs 0.46g 4.09g Feta
Cholesterol 72mg 89mg Camembert
Vitamin D 18IU 16IU Camembert
Magnesium 20mg 19mg Camembert
Calcium 388mg 493mg Feta
Potassium 187mg 62mg Camembert
Iron 0.33mg 0.65mg Feta
Sugar 0.46g 4.09g Camembert
Copper 0.021mg 0.032mg Feta
Zinc 2.38mg 2.88mg Feta
Phosphorus 347mg 337mg Camembert
Sodium 842mg 917mg Camembert
Vitamin A 820IU 422IU Camembert
Vitamin A 241µg 125µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.18mg Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.4µg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.028mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.154mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.991mg Feta
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.967mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.424mg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 2µg 1.8µg Camembert
Folate 62µg 32µg Camembert
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 15.259g 14.946g Feta
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 4.623g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.591g Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.2mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg 0.637mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.803mg Camembert
Leucine 1.84mg 1.395mg Camembert
Lysine 1.766mg 1.219mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg 0.368mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.675mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg 1.065mg Camembert
Histidine 0.683mg 0.397mg Camembert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert Feta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
43%
Camembert
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.313g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.