Edam vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Edam and Camembert
- Edam is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, yet Camembert is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
- Edam covers your daily Calcium needs 34% more than Camembert.
- Edam contains 2 times more Zinc than Camembert. While Edam contains 3.75mg of Zinc, Camembert contains only 2.38mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Camembert is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, edam 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +245.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +668.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +385.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +287.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +210.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +15.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -13.2% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.724g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 300kcal |
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| Protein | 24.99g | 19.8g |
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| Fats | 27.8g | 24.26g |
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| Net carbs | 1.43g | 0.46g |
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| Carbs | 1.43g | 0.46g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 72mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 18IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 731mg | 388mg |
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| Potassium | 188mg | 187mg |
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| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.33mg |
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| Sugar | 1.43g | 0.46g |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.021mg |
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| Zinc | 3.75mg | 2.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 536mg | 347mg |
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| Sodium | 812mg | 842mg |
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| Vitamin A | 825IU | 820IU |
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| Vitamin A | 243µg | 241µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.488mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 1.364mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 62µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.572g | 15.259g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.125g | 7.023g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.724g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.307mg |
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| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.717mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.968mg |
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| Leucine | 2.57mg | 1.84mg |
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| Lysine | 2.66mg | 1.766mg |
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| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.565mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.105mg |
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| Valine | 1.81mg | 1.279mg |
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| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.683mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
33%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.313g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.