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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Neufchâtel cheese and Camembert different?

  • Camembert is higher than Neufchâtel cheese in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Camembert covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 42% more than Neufchâtel cheese.

Cheese, neufchatel and Cheese, camembert types were used 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 less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +231.6%
Contains more Iron +153.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.4%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Zinc +190.2%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +231.6%
Contains more Iron +153.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.4%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Zinc +190.2%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%

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 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +453.7%
Contains more Folate +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.6%
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 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
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 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +453.7%
Contains more Folate +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 820

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +680.4%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Protein +116.4%
Contains more Other +168.6%
Equal in Fats - 24.26
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 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 Carbs +680.4%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Protein +116.4%
Contains more Other +168.6%
Equal in Fats - 24.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.4%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 0.46g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 9.15g 19.8g Camembert
Fats 22.78g 24.26g Camembert
Carbs 3.59g 0.46g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 253kcal 300kcal Camembert
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g 0.46g Camembert
Calcium 117mg 388mg Camembert
Iron 0.13mg 0.33mg Camembert
Magnesium 10mg 20mg Camembert
Phosphorus 138mg 347mg Camembert
Potassium 152mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 334mg 842mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.82mg 2.38mg Camembert
Copper 0.027mg 0.021mg Neufchâtel cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 3µg 14.5µg Camembert
Vitamin A 841IU 820IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 241µg
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 18IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg Camembert
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.028mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.227mg Camembert
Folate 14µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.307mg Camembert
Threonine 0.359mg 0.717mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.968mg Camembert
Leucine 1.013mg 1.84mg Camembert
Lysine 0.875mg 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.294mg 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 0.609mg 1.279mg Camembert
Histidine 0.27mg 0.683mg Camembert
Cholesterol 74mg 72mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 12.79g 15.259g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 7.023g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.724g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese 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
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.469g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.73g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.