Camembert vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are camembert and gouda cheese different?
- Camembert is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and folate; however, gouda cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for gouda cheese is 31% higher.
- Camembert contains 4 times more vitamin B5 than gouda cheese. While camembert contains 1.364mg of vitamin B5, gouda cheese contains only 0.34mg.
- Camembert has less saturated fat.
- Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than camembert (27).
Cheese, camembert and Cheese, gouda 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 PotassiumPotassium | +54.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +245.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +46.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +301.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +195.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.8 g
Fats:
24.26 g
Carbs:
0.46 g
Water:
51.8 g
Other:
3.68 g
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +382.6% |
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Other
~3.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.724 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.657 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.657g
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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| Calcium | 388mg | 700mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 347mg | 546mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.364mg | 0.34mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 3.9mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 114mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.488mg | 0.334mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.227mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 15.259g | 17.614g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.54µg | 10% |
| Protein | 19.8g | 24.94g | 10% |
| Folate | 62µg | 21µg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 241µg | 165µg | 8% |
| Fats | 24.26g | 27.44g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Calories | 300kcal | 356kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.023g | 7.747g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.33mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 842mg | 819mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.46g | 2.22g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.46g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.724g | 0.657g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.307mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.717mg | 0.93mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.968mg | 1.306mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.84mg | 2.564mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.766mg | 2.654mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.105mg | 1.431mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.279mg | 1.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.683mg | 1.032mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Camembert is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.355g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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