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Camembert vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Camembert and Fontina?

  • Camembert is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B6, yet Fontina is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Camembert's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 22% more.
  • Camembert has 10 times more Folate than Fontina. While Camembert has 62µg of Folate, Fontina has only 6µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Camembert is lower.

We used Cheese, camembert and Cheese, fontina types 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 Iron +43.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +192.2%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Contains more Calcium +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +19%
Equal in Phosphorus - 346
Equal in Sodium - 800
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +43.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +192.2%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Contains more Calcium +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +19%
Equal in Phosphorus - 346
Equal in Sodium - 800
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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 B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.5%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +30%
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 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.5%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +36.6%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Fats +28.4%
Contains more Carbs +237%
Equal in Other - 3.79
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Water +36.6%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Fats +28.4%
Contains more Carbs +237%
Equal in Other - 3.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.5%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 0.46g 1.55g Fontina
Protein 19.8g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 24.26g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 0.46g 1.55g Fontina
Calories 300kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 0.46g 1.55g Camembert
Calcium 388mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 0.33mg 0.23mg Camembert
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Camembert
Phosphorus 347mg 346mg Camembert
Potassium 187mg 64mg Camembert
Sodium 842mg 800mg Fontina
Zinc 2.38mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.021mg 0.025mg Fontina
Manganese 0.038mg 0.014mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 820IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 18IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.021mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.204mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.15mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.429mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.083mg Camembert
Folate 62µg 6µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.717mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 0.968mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 1.84mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 1.766mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.565mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.279mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.683mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 72mg 116mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 15.259g 19.196g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Camembert Fontina
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
45%
Camembert
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.937g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.