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Camembert

Camembert is a soft, bloomy-rind cheese from Normandy, France, widely used in French cuisine and known for its creamy texture and earthy, mushroomy rind. It melts well on warm dishes, is commonly served at room temperature on cheese boards, and is a classic in both casual and fine dining. Nutrition-wise, Camembert is a notable source of protein with about 19.8g of protein per 100g and also contributes calcium and vitamin B12; however it is an energy-dense dairy with a relatively high saturated fat content. From a dietary perspective it supplies high-quality amino acids and useful minerals, making it a good protein-rich option in small portions, but many people choose lower-fat soft cheeses when aiming to reduce saturated fat and calories.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~2.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

300 kcal

15% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

20 g

40% RDI

Fat

24 g

15g sat fat

Carbs

0.5 g

0% RDI

Sugar

0.5 g

1% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0.8 g

17% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C · 5.7 / 10

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Camembert healthy?

Camembert is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Camembert?

Camembert is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Camembert gluten free?

Yes, Camembert is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Camembert?

100g of Camembert contains 300 kcal, 19.8g protein, 0.46g carbohydrates, 24.3g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Camembert vegetarian?

Yes, Camembert is vegetarian but not vegan.

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