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Chorizo vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chorizo and camembert?

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron, while camembert is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 50% higher.
  • Camembert has 8 times less vitamin B3 than chorizo. Chorizo has 5.131mg of vitamin B3, while camembert has 0.63mg.
  • Camembert is lower in sodium.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef 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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
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 PotassiumPotassium +112.8%
Contains more IronIron +381.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +281%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.038mg

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% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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 DVitamin D +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +714.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +527.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.21mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 +21.7%
Contains more FatsFats +57.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +304.3%
Contains more WaterWater +62.6%
~equal in Other ~3.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 +162%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +377.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~15.259g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Camembert DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.028mg 50%
Calcium 8mg 388mg 38%
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.3µg 29%
Phosphorus 150mg 347mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 7.023g 28%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.63mg 28%
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.227mg 23%
Fats 38.27g 24.26g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.724g 18%
Sodium 1235mg 842mg 17%
Iron 1.59mg 0.33mg 16%
Folate 2µg 62µg 15%
Choline 96.7mg 15.4mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.488mg 14%
Selenium 21.1µg 14.5µg 12%
Zinc 3.41mg 2.38mg 9%
Protein 24.1g 19.8g 9%
Calories 455kcal 300kcal 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.021mg 7%
Potassium 398mg 187mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.4µg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 1.364mg 5%
Vitamin D 61IU 18IU 5%
Cholesterol 88mg 72mg 5%
Saturated fat 14.38g 15.259g 4%
Carbs 1.86g 0.46g 0%
Net carbs 1.86g 0.46g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.46g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.21mg 0%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.038mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.105mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.683mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo 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
65%
Chorizo
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.