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Cream cheese vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream cheese and Camembert

  • Camembert is richer than Cream cheese in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Camembert is 45% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream 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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
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 less SodiumSodium -62.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +376%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +224.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%

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% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
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% 49% 4.2% 12% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +309.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +490.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +588.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 FatsFats +42%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +222%
Contains more OtherOther +189.8%
~equal in Water ~51.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Camembert Opinion
Calories 350kcal 300kcal Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 19.8g Camembert
Fats 34.44g 24.26g Cream cheese
Net carbs 5.52g 0.46g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 0.46g Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 72mg Camembert
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Camembert
Magnesium 9mg 20mg Camembert
Calcium 97mg 388mg Camembert
Potassium 132mg 187mg Camembert
Iron 0.11mg 0.33mg Camembert
Sugar 3.76g 0.46g Camembert
Copper 0.018mg 0.021mg Camembert
Zinc 0.5mg 2.38mg Camembert
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 347mg Camembert
Sodium 314mg 842mg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 820IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 308µg 241µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.21mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Camembert
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg Camembert
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.028mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.227mg Camembert
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2µg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 62µg Camembert
Choline 27.2mg 15.4mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 15.259g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 7.023g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.724g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.307mg Camembert
Threonine 0.233mg 0.717mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.968mg Camembert
Leucine 0.657mg 1.84mg Camembert
Lysine 0.567mg 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.191mg 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 0.395mg 1.279mg Camembert
Histidine 0.175mg 0.683mg Camembert
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
19%
Cream cheese
43%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.954g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.