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Camembert vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Camembert and Mortadella?

  • Camembert is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Folate, yet Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11732% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mortadella is lower.

We used Cheese, camembert and Mortadella, beef, pork 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.
Camembert
Camembert
7
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Calcium +2055.6%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +324.2%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +55.9%
Camembert
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +2055.6%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +324.2%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +55.9%

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.
Camembert
Camembert
5
:
6
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Folate +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Camembert
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%
Mortadella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Folate +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Camembert
Camembert
2
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Contains more Carbs +563%
Equal in Fats - 25.39
Equal in Water - 52.3
Camembert
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
Mortadella
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Contains more Carbs +563%
Equal in Fats - 25.39
Equal in Water - 52.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Camembert
Camembert
0
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.9%
Camembert
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0.46g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 19.8g 16.37g Camembert
Fats 24.26g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0.46g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 300kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Sugar 0.46g 0g Mortadella
Calcium 388mg 18mg Camembert
Iron 0.33mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Camembert
Phosphorus 347mg 97mg Camembert
Potassium 187mg 163mg Camembert
Sodium 842mg 1246mg Camembert
Zinc 2.38mg 2.1mg Camembert
Copper 0.021mg 0.06mg Mortadella
Manganese 0.038mg 0.03mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 820IU 0IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 0µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 18IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.673mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.44mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.13mg Camembert
Folate 62µg 3µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 2µg 1.6µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.152mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg 0.633mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.708mg Camembert
Leucine 1.84mg 1.213mg Camembert
Lysine 1.766mg 1.262mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg 0.394mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.598mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg 0.735mg Camembert
Histidine 0.683mg 0.52mg Camembert
Cholesterol 72mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 15.259g 9.51g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert Mortadella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.749g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.