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Camembert vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are camembert and asparagus different?

  • Camembert is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and selenium, while asparagus is higher in vitamin K and iron.
  • Camembert covers your daily need for saturated fat, 76% more than asparagus.
  • Asparagus is lower in cholesterol.

Cheese, camembert and Asparagus, raw types were 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1516.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +340.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +567.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +530.4%
Contains more IronIron +548.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +315.8%
~equal in Potassium ~202mg

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% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +534.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +397.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +410.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1980%
~equal in Choline ~16mg

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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +800%
Contains more FatsFats +20116.7%
Contains more OtherOther +534.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +743.5%
Contains more WaterWater +80%

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
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1348%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Asparagus DV% diff.
Saturated fat 15.259g 0.04g 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Phosphorus 347mg 52mg 42%
Fats 24.26g 0.12g 37%
Sodium 842mg 2mg 37%
Calcium 388mg 24mg 36%
Protein 19.8g 2.2g 35%
Vitamin K 2µg 41.6µg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.141mg 27%
Cholesterol 72mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin A 241µg 38µg 23%
Iron 0.33mg 2.14mg 23%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.3µg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.274mg 22%
Copper 0.021mg 0.189mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 0g 18%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.54mg 17%
Calories 300kcal 20kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.143mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.091mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.13mg 6%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.158mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.05g 4%
Folate 62µg 52µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.978mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Carbs 0.46g 3.88g 1%
Magnesium 20mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 0.46g 1.78g N/A
Potassium 187mg 202mg 0%
Sugar 0.46g 1.88g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.075mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert Asparagus
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
45%
Camembert
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 840mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.219g)
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.