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Quinoa vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Quinoa and Camembert

  • Quinoa is richer in Manganese, yet Camembert is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Camembert is 75% higher.
  • Quinoa contains 17 times more Manganese than Camembert. Quinoa contains 0.631mg of Manganese, while Camembert contains 0.038mg.
  • Quinoa contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Quinoa, cooked 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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
5
:
5
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Iron +351.5%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +814.3%
Contains more Manganese +1560.5%
Contains more Calcium +2182.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.3%
Contains more Zinc +118.3%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%
Equal in Potassium - 187
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Camembert
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +351.5%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +814.3%
Contains more Manganese +1560.5%
Contains more Calcium +2182.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.3%
Contains more Zinc +118.3%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%
Equal in Potassium - 187

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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
2
:
9
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +16300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Camembert
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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +16300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
2
:
3
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Carbs +4530.4%
Contains more Water +38.2%
Contains more Protein +350%
Contains more Fats +1163.5%
Contains more Other +377.9%
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Camembert
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 +4530.4%
Contains more Water +38.2%
Contains more Protein +350%
Contains more Fats +1163.5%
Contains more Other +377.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
2
:
1
Camembert
Camembert
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1230.1%
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Camembert
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1230.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 0.46g Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 19.8g Camembert
Fats 1.92g 24.26g Camembert
Carbs 21.3g 0.46g Quinoa
Calories 120kcal 300kcal Camembert
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g 0.46g Camembert
Fiber 2.8g 0g Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 388mg Camembert
Iron 1.49mg 0.33mg Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 20mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 347mg Camembert
Potassium 172mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 7mg 842mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 2.38mg Camembert
Copper 0.192mg 0.021mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.038mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 14.5µg Camembert
Vitamin A 5IU 820IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 241µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.21mg Quinoa
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Camembert
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.028mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.227mg Camembert
Folate 42µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.307mg Camembert
Threonine 0.131mg 0.717mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.968mg Camembert
Leucine 0.261mg 1.84mg Camembert
Lysine 0.239mg 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.096mg 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 0.185mg 1.279mg Camembert
Histidine 0.127mg 0.683mg Camembert
Cholesterol 0mg 72mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 15.259g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 7.023g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.724g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Camembert
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Quinoa
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 835mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.