Camembert Cheese
The pride of Normandy in its famous wooden box: a soft, intensely flavoured cheese with a distinctive earthy, mushroomy aroma and a rich, velvety texture. Its net carbohydrate is close to zero, so a glycemic index does not apply, and it provides amino acids and nourishing fats that support stable glucose.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
A small piece is quite enough; eat it with cucumber slices or on wholegrain toast to start your day with pure protein that prevents early hunger.
Best preparation methods
Bake the boxed camembert in the oven for 10 minutes with a garlic clove and a sprig of rosemary pushed into it, and dip carrot and celery sticks in it for a luxurious, starch-free winter supper.
Important Nutritional Note
⚠️ Note for pregnancy: the same warning as for Brie applies; make sure it is made from pasteurised milk, or eat it cooked and baked at a high oven temperature so it is completely safe during pregnancy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal | 90 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 24 g | 7.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It provides 6.7 g of protein per 100 kcal, ranking 16 of 25 in Dairy & cheese (highest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Camembert Cheese good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 30 g portion gives 90 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Camembert Cheese affect blood sugar?
Camembert Cheese contains only 0.5 g of available carbohydrate per 100 g, so the glycemic index does not apply and its direct effect on blood sugar is minimal. The meal’s effect depends on what you eat with it, such as bread, rice or sweetened sauces.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Camembert Cheese?
A typical 30 g portion of Camembert Cheese provides about 90 kcal, 6 g protein, 0.1 g carbohydrate, 7.2 g fat and 0 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.