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Egg vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Egg and Camembert?

  • Egg is richer in Copper, Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin D, while Camembert is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 220% higher.
  • Camembert has 19 times less Choline than Egg. Egg has 293.8mg of Choline, while Camembert has 15.4mg.
  • Camembert is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 IronIron +260.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +9423.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +676%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%

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.
Egg
Egg
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% 31% 21% 66% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 EVitamin E +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1807.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.488mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.364mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 CarbsCarbs +143.5%
Contains more WaterWater +44.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.4%
Contains more FatsFats +128.7%
Contains more OtherOther +243.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +72.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Camembert Opinion
Calories 155kcal 300kcal Camembert
Protein 12.58g 19.8g Camembert
Fats 10.61g 24.26g Camembert
Net carbs 1.12g 0.46g Egg
Carbs 1.12g 0.46g Egg
Cholesterol 373mg 72mg Camembert
Vitamin D 87IU 18IU Egg
Magnesium 10mg 20mg Camembert
Calcium 50mg 388mg Camembert
Potassium 126mg 187mg Camembert
Iron 1.19mg 0.33mg Egg
Sugar 1.12g 0.46g Camembert
Copper 2mg 0.021mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 2.38mg Camembert
Phosphorus 172mg 347mg Camembert
Sodium 124mg 842mg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 820IU Camembert
Vitamin A 149µg 241µg Camembert
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.21mg Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0.4µg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 30.8µg 14.5µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.028mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.488mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 1.364mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.227mg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2µg Camembert
Folate 44µg 62µg Camembert
Choline 293.8mg 15.4mg Egg
Saturated Fat 3.267g 15.259g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 7.023g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.724g Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.307mg Camembert
Threonine 0.604mg 0.717mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.968mg Camembert
Leucine 1.075mg 1.84mg Camembert
Lysine 0.904mg 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.392mg 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 0.767mg 1.279mg Camembert
Histidine 0.298mg 0.683mg Camembert
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
54%
Egg
43%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 718mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.992g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in minerals
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.