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Margarine vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Margarine and Camembert

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , yet Camembert is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Margarine is 76% higher.
  • Margarine contains 43 times more Vitamin E than Camembert. Margarine contains 9mg of Vitamin E , while Camembert contains 0.21mg.
  • Margarine contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Cheese, camembert.

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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 less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +12833.3%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +6840%
Contains more Potassium +938.9%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +12833.3%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +6840%
Contains more Potassium +938.9%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +4185.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2422.2%
Contains more Folate +6100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
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 +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +4185.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2422.2%
Contains more Folate +6100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +232.7%
Contains more Carbs +52.2%
Contains more Protein +12275%
Contains more Water +213.6%
Contains more Other +92.7%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 Fats +232.7%
Contains more Carbs +52.2%
Contains more Protein +12275%
Contains more Water +213.6%
Contains more Other +92.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3256.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 15.259
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3256.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 15.259

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 0.46g Margarine
Protein 0.16g 19.8g Camembert
Fats 80.71g 24.26g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 0.46g Margarine
Calories 717kcal 300kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 0.46g Margarine
Calcium 3mg 388mg Camembert
Iron 0.06mg 0.33mg Camembert
Magnesium 3mg 20mg Camembert
Phosphorus 5mg 347mg Camembert
Potassium 18mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 2mg 842mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 2.38mg Camembert
Copper 0mg 0.021mg Camembert
Manganese 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 0µg 14.5µg Camembert
Vitamin A 3577IU 820IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 241µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.21mg Margarine
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Camembert
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.028mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.227mg Camembert
Folate 1µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 93µg 2µg Margarine
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
Cholesterol 0mg 72mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Camembert
Saturated Fat 15.189g 15.259g Margarine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 7.023g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.724g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Camembert
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Margarine
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 840mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.