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Egg vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between eggs and camembert?

  • Eggs are richer in copper, choline, selenium, and vitamin D, while camembert is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 220% higher.
  • Camembert has 19 times less choline than eggs. Eggs have 293.8mg of choline, while camembert has 15.4mg.
  • Camembert is lower in cholesterol.
  • Camembert has a higher glycemic index (27) than eggs (0).

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% 50% 21% 33% 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% 80% 4.2% 6% 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 +61.7%
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 DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 0.021mg 220%
Cholesterol 373mg 72mg 100%
Saturated fat 3.267g 15.259g 55%
Choline 293.8mg 15.4mg 51%
Calcium 50mg 388mg 34%
Sodium 124mg 842mg 31%
Selenium 30.8µg 14.5µg 30%
Phosphorus 172mg 347mg 25%
Fats 10.61g 24.26g 21%
Protein 12.58g 19.8g 14%
Zinc 1.05mg 2.38mg 12%
Iron 1.19mg 0.33mg 11%
Vitamin A 149µg 241µg 10%
Vitamin D 87IU 18IU 9%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0.4µg 9%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 1.3µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.227mg 8%
Calories 155kcal 300kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 7.023g 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.21mg 5%
Folate 44µg 62µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.724g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.63mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.028mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.488mg 2%
Potassium 126mg 187mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 1.364mg 1%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2µg 1%
Carbs 1.12g 0.46g 0%
Net carbs 1.12g 0.46g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 0.46g N/A
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 1.105mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.683mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g N/A

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
53%
Egg
45%
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.