Dairy & eggs

Cheese, camembert

FDC 172178oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 29 · -6 vs Dairy & eggs median

Camembert scores 29 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, Low band, and ranks 39 of 60 in Dairy & eggs. Its soft, bloomy rind belies a solid nutrient profile per calorie: protein at 40% DV, calcium at 30% DV, and vitamin A at 27% DV.

It is typically served at room temperature on a cheese board, baked whole, or spread on crackers, with one ounce (28 g) as the reference serving. Sodium runs high at 842 mg per 100 g and saturated fat at 15.3 g per 100 g, so it is a food best enjoyed in small portions rather than by the wedge. Scoring below the Dairy & eggs median of 35, fontina is a same-category option that ranks slightly higher.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 19.8 g · 26%Carb 0.5 g · 1%Fat 24.3 g · 73%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories300 kcal15%
Total fat24 g31%
Saturated fat15 g77%
Cholesterol72 mg24%
Sodium842 mg37%
Carbohydrate0.46 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.46 g
Protein20 g40%
Potassium187 mg4%
Calcium388 mg30%
Iron0.33 mg2%
Magnesium20 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A241 µg27%
Vitamin E0.21 mg1%

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FDC 172178

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein40% DV
Calcium30% DV
Vitamin A27% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density29 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g20 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g842 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Cheese, fontinaDensity 29 vs 29Sour cream, lightDensity 30 vs 29Sour cream, reduced fatDensity 31 vs 29

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