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Camembert vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between camembert and surimi?

  • Camembert is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and folate, while surimi is higher in selenium.
  • Camembert's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 75% higher.
  • Surimi has 43 times less calcium than camembert. Camembert has 388mg of calcium, while surimi has 9mg.
  • Surimi is lower in saturated fat.
  • Surimi has a higher glycemic index (50) than camembert (27).

We used Cheese, camembert and Fish, surimi types in this comparison.

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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%
Surimi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 2.7% 9.9% 9.8% 11% 9% 121% 19% 1.4% 153%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67%
Contains more IronIron +26.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +621.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.8%

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%
Surimi
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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% 6.7% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1105%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1848.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +656.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1900%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Surimi
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15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2595.6%
Contains more OtherOther +404.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1389.1%
Contains more WaterWater +47.4%

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
Surimi
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24% 19% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4613.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Camembert Surimi
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 Surimi DV% diff.
Saturated fat 15.259g 0.191g 68%
Calcium 388mg 9mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.021mg 36%
Fats 24.26g 0.9g 36%
Sodium 842mg 143mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.07mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 28.1µg 25%
Vitamin A 241µg 20µg 25%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.33mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 0.149g 17%
Folate 62µg 2µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.03mg 15%
Cholesterol 72mg 30mg 14%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.6µg 13%
Calories 300kcal 99kcal 10%
Phosphorus 347mg 282mg 9%
Protein 19.8g 15.18g 9%
Magnesium 20mg 43mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.63mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.22mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.443g 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 0.1µg 2%
Carbs 0.46g 6.85g 2%
Potassium 187mg 112mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Iron 0.33mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.02mg 1%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.011mg 1%
Copper 0.021mg 0.032mg 1%
Net carbs 0.46g 6.85g N/A
Sugar 0.46g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0.734mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.709mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 1.202mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 1.387mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.515mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.595mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0.77mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0.35mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.157g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert Surimi
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
19%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 699mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.