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Cheese vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheese and Camembert?

  • Cheese is richer in Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A, while Camembert is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 32% higher.
  • Camembert has 2 times less Selenium than Cheese. 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.
Cheese
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.1%
Contains more IronIron +135.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
Cheese
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +967.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +129.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.028mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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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 ProteinProtein +15.5%
Contains more FatsFats +37.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +571.7%
Contains more WaterWater +39.9%
~equal in Other ~3.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +31.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Cheese Camembert
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Camembert Opinion
Calories 404kcal 300kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 19.8g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 24.26g Cheese
Net carbs 3.09g 0.46g Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0.46g Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 72mg Camembert
Vitamin D 24IU 18IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Cheese
Calcium 710mg 388mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 187mg Camembert
Iron 0.14mg 0.33mg Camembert
Sugar 0.48g 0.46g Camembert
Copper 0.03mg 0.021mg Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 2.38mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 347mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 842mg Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 820IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 241µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.21mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.4µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.028mg 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
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2µg Cheese
Folate 27µg 62µg Camembert
Trans Fat 0.917g Camembert
Choline 16.5mg 15.4mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 15.259g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 7.023g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.724g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.307mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.717mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.968mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.84mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.547mg 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 1.404mg 1.279mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.683mg Camembert
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
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
33%
Cheese
43%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
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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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.
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. 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.