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Roquefort vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Roquefort and Camembert?

  • Roquefort is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, while Camembert is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Sodium is 42% higher.
  • Camembert has 2 times less Calcium than Roquefort. Roquefort has 662mg of Calcium, while Camembert has 388mg.
  • Camembert is lower in Sodium.

We used Cheese, roquefort and Cheese, camembert types in this comparison.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 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 +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.6%
Contains more IronIron +69.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.7%
~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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
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 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +103.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 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 +26.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +334.8%
Contains more OtherOther +75%
Contains more WaterWater +31.5%
~equal in Protein ~19.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 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 +20.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Camembert Opinion
Calories 369kcal 300kcal Roquefort
Protein 21.54g 19.8g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 24.26g Roquefort
Net carbs 2g 0.46g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 0.46g Roquefort
Cholesterol 90mg 72mg Camembert
Vitamin D 18IU Camembert
Magnesium 30mg 20mg Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 388mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 187mg Camembert
Iron 0.56mg 0.33mg Roquefort
Sugar 0.46g Roquefort
Copper 0.034mg 0.021mg Roquefort
Zinc 2.08mg 2.38mg Camembert
Phosphorus 392mg 347mg Roquefort
Sodium 1809mg 842mg Camembert
Vitamin A 1047IU 820IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 294µg 241µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.21mg Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg Camembert
Manganese 0.03mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.028mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.488mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.63mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 1.364mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.227mg Camembert
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2µg Camembert
Folate 49µg 62µg Camembert
Choline 15.4mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 19.263g 15.259g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 7.023g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.724g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.307mg Camembert
Threonine 0.965mg 0.717mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.968mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 1.84mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 1.766mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 1.614mg 1.279mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.683mg Camembert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort 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
36%
Roquefort
43%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 967mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.