Parmesan vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Parmesan and Camembert different?
- Parmesan is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Camembert is richer in Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Calcium from Parmesan is 47% higher.
- Parmesan contains 2 times more Selenium than Camembert. While Parmesan contains 34.4µg of Selenium, Camembert contains only 14.5µg.
- Camembert has less Sodium.
Cheese, parmesan, grated and Cheese, camembert are the varieties 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +119.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +152.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +687.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +203.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +933.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2923.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +128.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.4% |
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Saturated Fat
~15.259g
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Monounsaturated Fat
~7.023g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 420kcal | 300kcal |
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| Protein | 28.42g | 19.8g |
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| Fats | 27.84g | 24.26g |
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| Net carbs | 13.91g | 0.46g |
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| Carbs | 13.91g | 0.46g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 72mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 18IU |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 853mg | 388mg |
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| Potassium | 180mg | 187mg |
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| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.33mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 0.46g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.021mg |
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| Zinc | 4.2mg | 2.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 627mg | 347mg |
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| Sodium | 1804mg | 842mg |
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| Vitamin A | 974IU | 820IU |
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| Vitamin A | 262µg | 241µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.071mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 34.4µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.488mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 1.364mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 62µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.876g |
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| Choline | 14.1mg | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.371g | 15.259g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.13g | 7.023g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 0.724g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0.307mg |
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| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0.717mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 0.968mg |
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| Leucine | 2.747mg | 1.84mg |
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| Lysine | 2.201mg | 1.766mg |
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| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0.565mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 1.105mg |
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| Valine | 1.865mg | 1.279mg |
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| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0.683mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 962mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins