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Camembert vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Camembert and Swiss cheese?

  • Camembert is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Folate, yet Swiss cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 73% more.
  • Camembert has 6 times more Folate than Swiss cheese. While Camembert has 62µg of Folate, Swiss cheese has only 10µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Swiss cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, camembert and Cheese, swiss 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.
Contains more Iron +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +159.7%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Calcium +129.4%
Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +83.6%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
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 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +159.7%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Calcium +129.4%
Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +83.6%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219.7%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135.4%
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 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219.7%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37.7%
Contains more Other +23.5%
Contains more Protein +36.2%
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Contains more Carbs +213%
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Water +37.7%
Contains more Other +23.5%
Contains more Protein +36.2%
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Contains more Carbs +213%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.2%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.46g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Protein 19.8g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 24.26g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 0.46g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Calories 300kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0.46g 0g Swiss cheese
Calcium 388mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.33mg 0.13mg Camembert
Magnesium 20mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 347mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 187mg 72mg Camembert
Sodium 842mg 187mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 2.38mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.021mg 0.047mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.038mg 0.026mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 820IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Camembert
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.011mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.302mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.064mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.353mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.071mg Camembert
Folate 62µg 10µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 2µg 1.4µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.717mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.968mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 1.84mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 1.766mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.565mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 1.279mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.683mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 72mg 93mg Camembert
Trans Fat 0.987g Camembert
Saturated Fat 15.259g 18.227g Camembert
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 1.341g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Camembert Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 655mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.968g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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