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Camembert vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are camembert and tamarind different?

  • Camembert is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, tamarind is richer in vitamin B1 and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for camembert is 75% higher.
  • Tamarind has less cholesterol.

Cheese, camembert and Tamarinds, raw are the varieties used 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.
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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +424.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2280%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1015.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +235.8%
Contains more IronIron +748.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +309.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%

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%
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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +853.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +342.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40%

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +607.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3943.3%
Contains more WaterWater +65%
Contains more OtherOther +36.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13487%

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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3780.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1127.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Tamarind DV% diff.
Saturated fat 15.259g 0.272g 68%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Fats 24.26g 0.6g 36%
Sodium 842mg 28mg 35%
Protein 19.8g 2.8g 34%
Phosphorus 347mg 113mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.428mg 33%
Calcium 388mg 74mg 31%
Iron 0.33mg 2.8mg 31%
Vitamin A 241µg 2µg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.152mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.3µg 24%
Cholesterol 72mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.143mg 24%
Carbs 0.46g 62.5g 21%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.1mg 21%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Magnesium 20mg 92mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 0.181g 17%
Potassium 187mg 628mg 13%
Folate 62µg 14µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.066mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.938mg 8%
Copper 0.021mg 0.086mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.059g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Calories 300kcal 239kcal 3%
Manganese 0.038mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2.8µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.1mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 8.6mg 1%
Net carbs 0.46g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 0.46g 38.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 814mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.987g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.