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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.
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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +280%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.8%
Contains more IronIron +57.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
~equal in Sodium ~876mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 49% 4.2% 12% 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% 53% 4.6% 15% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +211%
Contains more FolateFolate +520%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~880IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.2µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

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
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 WaterWater +26.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +365.2%
Contains more OtherOther +28%
~equal in Fats ~26.62g

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.393g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.769g

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
Calories 300kcal 351kcal Provolone
Protein 19.8g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 24.26g 26.62g Provolone
Net carbs 0.46g 2.14g Provolone
Carbs 0.46g 2.14g Provolone
Cholesterol 72mg 69mg Provolone
Vitamin D 18IU 20IU Provolone
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Provolone
Calcium 388mg 756mg Provolone
Potassium 187mg 138mg Camembert
Iron 0.33mg 0.52mg Provolone
Sugar 0.46g 0.56g Camembert
Copper 0.021mg 0.026mg Provolone
Zinc 2.38mg 3.23mg Provolone
Phosphorus 347mg 496mg Provolone
Sodium 842mg 876mg Camembert
Vitamin A 820IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A 241µg 236µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg Provolone
Manganese 0.038mg 0.01mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
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
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2µg 2.2µg Provolone
Folate 62µg 10µg Camembert
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 15.259g 17.078g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.769g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Camembert Provolone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
43%
Camembert
31%
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.