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Cheddar Cheese vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Camembert?

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, while Camembert is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 32% higher.
  • Camembert has 2 times less Selenium than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese has 28.5µg of Selenium, while Camembert has 14.5µg.
  • Camembert is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, cheddar 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.
Contains more Calcium +83%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +135.7%
Contains more Potassium +146.1%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +83%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +135.7%
Contains more Potassium +146.1%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%

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 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +967.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +243.9%
Contains more Folate +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 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 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +967.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +243.9%
Contains more Folate +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Carbs +571.7%
Contains more Water +39.9%
Equal in Other - 3.68
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Carbs +571.7%
Contains more Water +39.9%
Equal in Other - 3.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.1%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar Cheese Camembert
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cheddar Cheese Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0.46g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 19.8g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 24.26g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0.46g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 300kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0.46g Camembert
Calcium 710mg 388mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.33mg Camembert
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 347mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 653mg 842mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 2.38mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.021mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 820IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 241µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.21mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 18IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.028mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.227mg Camembert
Folate 27µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.307mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.717mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.968mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.84mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.547mg 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 1.404mg 1.279mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.683mg Camembert
Cholesterol 99mg 72mg Camembert
Trans Fat 0.917g Camembert
Saturated Fat 18.867g 15.259g Camembert
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 7.023g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.724g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheddar 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.608g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.

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