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Camembert vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between camembert and margarine

  • Camembert is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and selenium, yet margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for margarine is 76% higher.
  • Margarine contains less cholesterol.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index than camembert.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, camembert and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +938.9%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6840%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +6100%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +239.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4185.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4550%

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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12275%
Contains more WaterWater +213.6%
Contains more OtherOther +92.7%
Contains more FatsFats +232.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.2%

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
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +453.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3256.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~15.189g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Margarine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 24.302g 157%
Fats 24.26g 80.71g 87%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 38.877g 80%
Vitamin K 2µg 93µg 76%
Vitamin A 241µg 819µg 64%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 9mg 59%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.1µg 50%
Phosphorus 347mg 5mg 49%
Calcium 388mg 3mg 39%
Protein 19.8g 0.16g 39%
Sodium 842mg 2mg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.037mg 35%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg 26%
Cholesterol 72mg 0mg 24%
Zinc 2.38mg 0mg 22%
Calories 300kcal 717kcal 21%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.009mg 17%
Folate 62µg 1µg 15%
Potassium 187mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.023mg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 3mg 4%
Iron 0.33mg 0.06mg 3%
Copper 0.021mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.01mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Choline 15.4mg 12.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Carbs 0.46g 0.7g 0%
Net carbs 0.46g 0.7g N/A
Sugar 0.46g 0g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Saturated fat 15.259g 15.189g 0%
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 840mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.