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Pastry vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pastry and camembert

  • Pastry is richer in vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3, yet camembert is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for camembert is 54% higher.
  • Pastry contains 14 times more vitamin B1 than camembert. Pastry contains 0.398mg of vitamin B1, while camembert contains 0.028mg.
  • Pastry contains less saturated fat.
  • Camembert has a lower glycemic index than pastry.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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.
Pastry
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
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 more IronIron +675.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +442.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1184.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3780%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +349.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +478.3%

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.
Pastry
5
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% 0% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
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% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +561.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +705%
Contains more FolateFolate +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +981%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +140.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 FatsFats +57%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9704.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.2%
Contains more WaterWater +509.4%
Contains more OtherOther +268%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
3
27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 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 -36.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +207.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +576%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastry 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Camembert DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Phosphorus 60mg 347mg 41%
Calcium 10mg 388mg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 21.597g 7.023g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.028mg 31%
Iron 2.56mg 0.33mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 0.724g 28%
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg 27%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.364mg 27%
Saturated fat 9.643g 15.259g 26%
Sodium 249mg 842mg 26%
Protein 7.3g 19.8g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 72mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 0.63mg 22%
Fats 38.1g 24.26g 21%
Manganese 0.488mg 0.038mg 20%
Selenium 24.2µg 14.5µg 18%
Zinc 0.53mg 2.38mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.227mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.488mg 16%
Carbs 45.1g 0.46g 15%
Calories 551kcal 300kcal 13%
Vitamin K 16.1µg 2µg 12%
Copper 0.114mg 0.021mg 10%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Folate 78µg 62µg 4%
Potassium 61mg 187mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Choline 6.4mg 15.4mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 43.6g 0.46g N/A
Sugar 0.74g 0.46g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 0.196mg 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 0.508mg 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 1.105mg 0%
Valine 0.308mg 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.683mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry 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
28%
Pastry
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.616g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.