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Gruyere cheese vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between gruyere cheese and camembert

  • Gruyere cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B12; however, camembert is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin B6.
  • Gruyere cheese covers your daily calcium needs 62% more than camembert.
  • Camembert has 2 times less phosphorus than gruyere cheese. Gruyere cheese has 605mg of phosphorus, while camembert has 347mg.
  • Camembert contains less cholesterol.
  • Camembert has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of camembert is 27, while the glycemic index of gruyere cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gruyere 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 26% 303% 7.1% 6.4% 11% 106% 259% 93% 2.2% 79%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.9%
Contains more IronIron +94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.5%
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 90% 5.6% 9% 15% 64% 2% 34% 19% 200% 6.8% 7.5% 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% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +520%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 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 ProteinProtein +50.6%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more OtherOther +16.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.8%
Contains more WaterWater +56.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.733 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 +43%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Camembert DV% diff.
Calcium 1011mg 388mg 62%
Phosphorus 605mg 347mg 37%
Protein 29.81g 19.8g 20%
Saturated fat 18.913g 15.259g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.488mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 1.364mg 16%
Zinc 3.9mg 2.38mg 14%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.3µg 13%
Folate 10µg 62µg 13%
Cholesterol 110mg 72mg 13%
Fats 32.34g 24.26g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.227mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 10.043g 7.023g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.724g 7%
Sodium 714mg 842mg 6%
Calories 413kcal 300kcal 6%
Magnesium 36mg 20mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.63mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.028mg 3%
Potassium 81mg 187mg 3%
Vitamin A 271µg 241µg 3%
Iron 0.17mg 0.33mg 2%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin D 24IU 18IU 1%
Copper 0.032mg 0.021mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.4µg 1%
Carbs 0.36g 0.46g 0%
Net carbs 0.36g 0.46g N/A
Sugar 0.36g 0.46g N/A
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.21mg 0%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.612mg 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 3.102mg 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 2.71mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.822mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 1.105mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 1.117mg 0.683mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gruyere 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
35%
Gruyere cheese
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.654g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.