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Mozzarella vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mozzarella and Camembert

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Camembert is richer in Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Camembert is 36% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 2 times more Calcium than Camembert. Mozzarella contains 731mg of Calcium, while Camembert contains 388mg.
  • Mozzarella contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.8%
Contains more IronIron +32%
~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% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 CholineCholine +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +588.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +38.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +573.9%
Contains more FatsFats +41.9%
Contains more OtherOther +53.3%
~equal in Water ~51.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 -28.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Camembert Opinion
Calories 280kcal 300kcal Camembert
Protein 27.5g 19.8g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 24.26g Camembert
Net carbs 3.1g 0.46g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 0.46g Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 72mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 18IU Camembert
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 388mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 187mg Camembert
Iron 0.25mg 0.33mg Camembert
Sugar 1.23g 0.46g Camembert
Copper 0.027mg 0.021mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.38mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 347mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 842mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 820IU Camembert
Vitamin A 137µg 241µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.21mg Camembert
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.4µg Camembert
Manganese 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.028mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.227mg Camembert
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2µg Camembert
Folate 9µg 62µg Camembert
Choline 18.4mg 15.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 15.259g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 7.023g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.724g Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.968mg Camembert
Leucine 1.84mg Camembert
Lysine 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg Camembert
Histidine 0.683mg Camembert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Camembert
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
Mozzarella
43%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 826mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.392g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.