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Monterey Jack vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Monterey Jack and Camembert

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Camembert has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Calcium is 36% more.
  • Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, monterey 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 more Calcium +92.3%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +130.9%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 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 +92.3%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +130.9%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
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 E +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +549.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.3%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 820
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 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 E +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +549.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.3%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 820

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Fats +24.8%
Contains more Carbs +47.8%
Contains more Water +26.3%
Equal in Other - 3.68
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 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 +23.6%
Contains more Fats +24.8%
Contains more Carbs +47.8%
Contains more Water +26.3%
Equal in Other - 3.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 0.46g Monterey Jack
Protein 24.48g 19.8g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 24.26g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 0.46g Monterey Jack
Calories 373kcal 300kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 0.46g Camembert
Calcium 746mg 388mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.33mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 347mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 600mg 842mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 3mg 2.38mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.021mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 769IU 820IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 241µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 18IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.4µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.028mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.227mg Camembert
Folate 18µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.307mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.717mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.968mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 1.84mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 1.766mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.565mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 1.105mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 1.279mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.683mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 72mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 19.066g 15.259g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 7.023g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.724g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack 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
27%
Monterey Jack
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.807g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.