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Camembert vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between camembert and zucchini

  • Camembert is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B5, yet zucchini is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for camembert is 76% higher.
  • Zucchini contains less cholesterol.
  • Zucchini has a lower glycemic index than camembert.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, camembert and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2325%
Contains more ZincZinc +643.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +813.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.6%
Contains more IronIron +12.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +365.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2310%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +419.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +568.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +115%

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% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1536.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7481.3%
Contains more OtherOther +545.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +576.1%
Contains more WaterWater +83%

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
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63745.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +695.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Zucchini DV% diff.
Saturated fat 15.259g 0.084g 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Phosphorus 347mg 38mg 44%
Calcium 388mg 16mg 37%
Protein 19.8g 1.21g 37%
Fats 24.26g 0.32g 37%
Sodium 842mg 8mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.094mg 30%
Vitamin A 241µg 10µg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.2µg 26%
Cholesterol 72mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.204mg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg 20%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.32mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 0.011g 18%
Calories 300kcal 17kcal 14%
Folate 62µg 24µg 10%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.177mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.163mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.091g 4%
Copper 0.021mg 0.053mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 187mg 261mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 4.3µg 2%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Choline 15.4mg 9.5mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.045mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.451mg 1%
Carbs 0.46g 3.11g 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 0.46g 2.11g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Iron 0.33mg 0.37mg 0%
Sugar 0.46g 2.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0.026mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert Zucchini
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
15%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 834mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.