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Caramel vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and camembert

  • Caramel contains less vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A than camembert.
  • Camembert's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 64% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in caramel is lower.
  • Camembert has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of camembert is 27, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Cheese, camembert.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.2%
Contains more IronIron +135.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +440.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +705.6%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +119%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1908.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +325.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16639.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +330.4%
Contains more FatsFats +199.5%
Contains more WaterWater +509.4%
Contains more OtherOther +104.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +380.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +355.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Camembert DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.476g 15.259g 58%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.3µg 42%
Phosphorus 114mg 347mg 33%
Protein 4.6g 19.8g 30%
Sodium 245mg 842mg 26%
Carbs 77g 0.46g 26%
Calcium 138mg 388mg 25%
Fats 8.1g 24.26g 25%
Vitamin A 12µg 241µg 25%
Selenium 1.8µg 14.5µg 23%
Cholesterol 7mg 72mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.488mg 18%
Zinc 0.44mg 2.38mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.724g 18%
Folate 4µg 62µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.364mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 7.023g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.227mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.028mg 6%
Calories 382kcal 300kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.63mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Iron 0.14mg 0.33mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 20mg 1%
Choline 8mg 15.4mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg 1%
Potassium 214mg 187mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 0.46g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0.46g N/A
Copper 0.018mg 0.021mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 1.105mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.683mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Camembert
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
16%
Caramel
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.783g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.