Camembert vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are camembert and foie gras different?
- Camembert is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin A, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 338% higher.
- Camembert contains 6 times more calcium than foie gras. While camembert contains 388mg of calcium, foie gras contains only 70mg.
- Camembert has less cholesterol.
Cheese, camembert and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +53.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +454.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +158.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1804.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +215.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +203.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +278.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +315.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +298.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +623.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +915.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +264.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16% |
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Saturated fat
~14.45g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 9.4µg | 338% |
| Vitamin A | 241µg | 1001µg | 84% |
| Iron | 0.33mg | 5.5mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 44µg | 54% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.023g | 25.61g | 46% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.4mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 388mg | 70mg | 32% |
| Fats | 24.26g | 43.84g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 150mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 347mg | 200mg | 21% |
| Protein | 19.8g | 11.4g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.488mg | 0.299mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.227mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 0.92mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 2.51mg | 12% |
| Calories | 300kcal | 462kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 842mg | 697mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.088mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 15.259g | 14.45g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.364mg | 1.2mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.724g | 0.84g | 1% |
| Folate | 62µg | 60µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.46g | 4.67g | 1% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 138mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.46g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.307mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.717mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.968mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.84mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.766mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.105mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.279mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.683mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
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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
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137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.809g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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