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Camembert vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Camembert and Provolone

  • Camembert has more Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Provolone has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for Calcium is 37% more.
  • Camembert has 6 times more Folate than Provolone. Camembert has 62µg of Folate, while Provolone has 10µg.
  • Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, camembert and Cheese, provolone.

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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 Potassium +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +280%
Contains more Calcium +94.8%
Contains more Iron +57.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Equal in Sodium - 876
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 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +280%
Contains more Calcium +94.8%
Contains more Iron +57.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Equal in Sodium - 876
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 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 880
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2
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 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 880
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.5%
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Carbs +365.2%
Contains more Other +28%
Equal in Fats - 26.62
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% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more Water +26.5%
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Carbs +365.2%
Contains more Other +28%
Equal in Fats - 26.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.769
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.769

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 0.46g 2.14g Provolone
Protein 19.8g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 24.26g 26.62g Provolone
Carbs 0.46g 2.14g Provolone
Calories 300kcal 351kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.46g 0.56g Camembert
Calcium 388mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 0.33mg 0.52mg Provolone
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 347mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 187mg 138mg Camembert
Sodium 842mg 876mg Camembert
Zinc 2.38mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.021mg 0.026mg Provolone
Manganese 0.038mg 0.01mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 820IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 236µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 18IU 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.019mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.321mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.156mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.476mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.073mg Camembert
Folate 62µg 10µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2µg 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.717mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 0.968mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 1.84mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 1.766mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.565mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.279mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.683mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 72mg 69mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 15.259g 17.078g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.769g Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Camembert Provolone
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%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.819g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.