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Camembert vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between camembert and wheat

  • Camembert has more vitamin B12 and calcium; however, wheat is higher in selenium, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Wheat covers your daily need for selenium, 136% more than camembert.
  • Wheat has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of wheat is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, camembert and Wheat, durum.

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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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1041.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +620%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.5%
Contains more IronIron +966.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2533.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7826.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +516.6%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1396.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +969.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.6%
~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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.7%
Contains more FatsFats +882.2%
Contains more WaterWater +373.5%
Contains more OtherOther +106.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15363%

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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1941.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 14.5µg 89.4µg 136%
Manganese 0.038mg 3.012mg 129%
Saturated fat 15.259g 0.454g 67%
Copper 0.021mg 0.553mg 59%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Iron 0.33mg 3.52mg 40%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 6.738mg 38%
Sodium 842mg 2mg 37%
Calcium 388mg 34mg 35%
Fats 24.26g 2.47g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.419mg 33%
Magnesium 20mg 144mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.121mg 28%
Vitamin A 241µg 0µg 27%
Cholesterol 72mg 0mg 24%
Carbs 0.46g 71.13g 24%
Phosphorus 347mg 508mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 0.344g 17%
Zinc 2.38mg 4.16mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.419mg 15%
Protein 19.8g 13.68g 12%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.935mg 9%
Potassium 187mg 431mg 7%
Folate 62µg 43µg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.978g 2%
Calories 300kcal 339kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 0.46g 71.13g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0.366mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.533mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 0.934mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0.594mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0.322mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert Wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 840mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.805g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.