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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.
Contains less Sodium -62.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.3%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains more Zinc +376%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains less Sodium -62.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.3%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains more Zinc +376%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.4%
Contains more Folate +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +490.9%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 12% 0% 7% 113% 12% 82% 53% 47% 163% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.4%
Contains more Folate +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +490.9%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42%
Contains more Carbs +1100%
Contains more Protein +222%
Contains more Other +189.8%
Equal in Water - 51.8
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 Fats +42%
Contains more Carbs +1100%
Contains more Protein +222%
Contains more Other +189.8%
Equal in Water - 51.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.8%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 5.52g 0.46g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 19.8g Camembert
Fats 34.44g 24.26g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 0.46g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 300kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 0.46g Camembert
Calcium 97mg 388mg Camembert
Iron 0.11mg 0.33mg Camembert
Magnesium 9mg 20mg Camembert
Phosphorus 107mg 347mg Camembert
Potassium 132mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 314mg 842mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 2.38mg Camembert
Copper 0.018mg 0.021mg Camembert
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg Camembert
Vitamin A 1111IU 820IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 241µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.21mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 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
Folate 9µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2µg 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
Cholesterol 101mg 72mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 20.213g 15.259g Camembert
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 7.023g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.724g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Camembert
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
45%
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 Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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.