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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.
Contains more Calcium +94.8%
Contains more Iron +57.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +280%
Equal in Sodium - 842
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 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 +94.8%
Contains more Iron +57.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +280%
Equal in Sodium - 842
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 D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211%
Contains more Folate +520%
Equal in Vitamin A - 820
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin K - 2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
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 D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211%
Contains more Folate +520%
Equal in Vitamin A - 820
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin K - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Carbs +365.2%
Contains more Other +28%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Equal in Fats - 24.26
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 Protein +29.2%
Contains more Carbs +365.2%
Contains more Other +28%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Equal in Fats - 24.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.023
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.724
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.023
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.724

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
Net carbs 2.14g 0.46g Provolone
Protein 25.58g 19.8g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 24.26g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 0.46g Provolone
Calories 351kcal 300kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 0.46g Camembert
Calcium 756mg 388mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.33mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 347mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 876mg 842mg Camembert
Zinc 3.23mg 2.38mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.021mg Provolone
Manganese 0.01mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 880IU 820IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 241µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.21mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 18IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg Provolone
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
Folate 10µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.3µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2µg 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
Cholesterol 69mg 72mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 17.078g 15.259g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 7.023g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.724g Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Provolone 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
33%
Provolone
45%
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.