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Kefir vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kefir and Camembert?

  • Camembert has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc than Kefir.
  • Camembert's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 73% higher.
  • Kefir is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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.
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
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 less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +198.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14%
Contains more IronIron +725%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +417.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +660%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%

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.
Kefir
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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 0.67% 34% 0.4% 30% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +291.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1900%
Contains more FolateFolate +376.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.028mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 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 +873.9%
Contains more WaterWater +73.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +422.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2508.6%
Contains more OtherOther +404.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 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 -95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2165.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1266%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kefir 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 Kefir Camembert Opinion
Calories 41kcal 300kcal Camembert
Protein 3.79g 19.8g Camembert
Fats 0.93g 24.26g Camembert
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Kefir
Net carbs 4.48g 0.46g Kefir
Carbs 4.48g 0.46g Kefir
Cholesterol 5mg 72mg Kefir
Vitamin D 41IU 18IU Kefir
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Camembert
Calcium 130mg 388mg Camembert
Potassium 164mg 187mg Camembert
Iron 0.04mg 0.33mg Camembert
Sugar 4.61g 0.46g Camembert
Copper 0.009mg 0.021mg Camembert
Zinc 0.46mg 2.38mg Camembert
Phosphorus 105mg 347mg Camembert
Sodium 40mg 842mg Kefir
Vitamin A 569IU 820IU Camembert
Vitamin A 171µg 241µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.21mg Camembert
Vitamin D 1µg 0.4µg Kefir
Manganese 0.005mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 3.6µg 14.5µg Camembert
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.028mg Kefir
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.227mg Camembert
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2µg Camembert
Folate 13µg 62µg Camembert
Trans Fat 0.037g Camembert
Choline 15.2mg 15.4mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 0.658g 15.259g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 7.023g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.724g Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.968mg Camembert
Leucine 1.84mg Camembert
Lysine 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg Camembert
Histidine 0.683mg Camembert
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kefir 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
15%
Kefir
43%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 802mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.601g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.