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Fontina vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fontina and Camembert?

  • Fontina is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Camembert is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Camembert's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 22% more.
  • Fontina has 2 times more Cholesterol than Camembert. While Fontina has 116mg of Cholesterol, Camembert has only 72mg.

We used Cheese, fontina and Cheese, camembert types in this article.

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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 Calcium +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Iron +43.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +192.2%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 347
Equal in Sodium - 842
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Iron +43.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +192.2%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 347
Equal in Sodium - 842
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.5%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 12% 0% 7% 113% 12% 82% 53% 47% 163% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.5%
Contains more Folate +933.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Fats +28.4%
Contains more Carbs +237%
Contains more Water +36.6%
Equal in Other - 3.68
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 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 Protein +29.3%
Contains more Fats +28.4%
Contains more Carbs +237%
Contains more Water +36.6%
Equal in Other - 3.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.5%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 0.46g Fontina
Protein 25.6g 19.8g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 24.26g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 0.46g Fontina
Calories 389kcal 300kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 0.46g Camembert
Calcium 550mg 388mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.33mg Camembert
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Camembert
Phosphorus 346mg 347mg Camembert
Potassium 64mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 800mg 842mg Fontina
Zinc 3.5mg 2.38mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.021mg Fontina
Manganese 0.014mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 913IU 820IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 241µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.21mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 18IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.4µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.028mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.227mg Camembert
Folate 6µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 1.3µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.307mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.717mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.968mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 1.84mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 1.766mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.565mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 1.105mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 1.279mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.683mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 72mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 19.196g 15.259g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 7.023g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.724g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Camembert
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Fontina
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.937g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.