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Fruitcake vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fruitcake and camembert?

  • Fruitcake is higher in iron, yet camembert is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Camembert's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 71% more.
  • Fruitcake has 6 times more iron than camembert. While fruitcake has 2.07mg of iron, camembert has only 0.33mg.
  • The amount of sodium in fruitcake is lower.
  • The glycemic index of camembert is lower.

We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 +527.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +478.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1075.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +781.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +567.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +625%

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3342.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +503.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +210%
Contains more CholineCholine +73%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 +13291.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +582.8%
Contains more FatsFats +166.6%
Contains more WaterWater +104.7%
Contains more OtherOther +234.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 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 -93.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +359%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Camembert DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.048g 15.259g 65%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.3µg 54%
Phosphorus 52mg 347mg 42%
Calcium 33mg 388mg 36%
Protein 2.9g 19.8g 34%
Sodium 101mg 842mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.488mg 30%
Vitamin A 7µg 241µg 26%
Selenium 2µg 14.5µg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 1.364mg 23%
Fats 9.1g 24.26g 23%
Cholesterol 5mg 72mg 22%
Iron 2.07mg 0.33mg 22%
Carbs 61.6g 0.46g 20%
Zinc 0.27mg 2.38mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.724g 17%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.227mg 14%
Folate 20µg 62µg 11%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.038mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 7.023g 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.21mg 5%
Copper 0.05mg 0.021mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.028mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 15.4mg 1%
Calories 324kcal 300kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.63mg 1%
Potassium 153mg 187mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 0.46g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 0.46g N/A
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 1.105mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.683mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
9%
Fruitcake
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 741mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.211g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.