French camembert
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Sainsbury's basics
French camembert contains 278 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 30 g (30 g) provides about 83 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from protein and 1% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (284 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 47% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 35% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 35% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 278 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat L | 14 g | 70% |
| Cholesterol L | 74 mg | 25% |
| Sodium L | 600 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars L | 0.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 21 g | 42% |
| Vitamin A L | 190 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.24 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.57 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.045 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.45 mg | 35% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 1.4 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.25 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) L | 62 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 1.1 µg | 47% |
| Calcium L | 449 mg | 35% |
| Iron L | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium L | 19.3 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus L | 370 mg | 30% |
| Potassium L | 148 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper L | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Manganese L | 0.016 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium L | 5.8 µg | 10% |
| Iodine L | 13.8 µg | 9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 30%
- Carbohydrates 1%
- Fat 68%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein21 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 20 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0 g)
- Fat21 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 22 g)
- Saturated fat14 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 15 g)
- Sodium600 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 640 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water54.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 6.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.7 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 75.7 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 54.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's basics
- Barcode
- 01223804
- Quantity
- 250g
- Label serving
- 30 g
- Category
- Camemberts
- Packaging
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- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
camembert cheese (cows' milk)
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Milk
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| Französischer Camembert Globus | 278 | 20 g | 0.1 g | 22 g |
| Camembert Lactalis | 278 | 20 g | 0 g | 22 g |
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in French camembert?
100 g of French camembert has 278 kcal. Serving, 30 g (30 g): about 83 kcal.
Is French camembert high in protein?
French camembert contains 21 g of protein per 100 g (42% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.3 g in serving, 30 g (30 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 20 g).
How many carbs are in French camembert?
French camembert has 1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in French camembert?
French camembert contains 21 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14 g is saturated (70% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does French camembert contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (47% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (35% DV), calcium (35% DV), phosphorus (30% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in French camembert?
100 g contains 600 mg of sodium, 26% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 01223804. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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