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Provolone vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Provolone and Camembert

  • Provolone has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, however, Camembert has more Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for Calcium is 37% more.
  • Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, provolone 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.8%
Contains more IronIron +57.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +280%
~equal in Sodium ~842mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
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% 53% 4.6% 15% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
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% 49% 4.2% 12% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +211%
Contains more FolateFolate +520%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~820IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 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 ProteinProtein +29.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +365.2%
Contains more OtherOther +28%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%
~equal in Fats ~24.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 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 -10.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.023g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.724g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Camembert Opinion
Calories 351kcal 300kcal Provolone
Protein 25.58g 19.8g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 24.26g Provolone
Net carbs 2.14g 0.46g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 0.46g Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 72mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 18IU Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Provolone
Calcium 756mg 388mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 187mg Camembert
Iron 0.52mg 0.33mg Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 0.46g Camembert
Copper 0.026mg 0.021mg Provolone
Zinc 3.23mg 2.38mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 347mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 842mg Camembert
Vitamin A 880IU 820IU Provolone
Vitamin A 236µg 241µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.21mg Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg Provolone
Manganese 0.01mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.028mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.227mg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.3µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2µg Provolone
Folate 10µg 62µg Camembert
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 17.078g 15.259g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 7.023g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.724g Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.307mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.717mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.968mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 1.84mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 1.766mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.565mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 1.105mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 1.279mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.683mg Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Camembert
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Provolone
43%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.819g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.