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Chocolate brownie vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chocolate brownie and Chocolate cake

  • Chocolate cake has less Copper, Manganese, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chocolate brownie covers your daily Copper needs 20% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake contains 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Chocolate brownie. Chocolate brownie contains 9.412g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Chocolate cake contains 2.761g.
  • Chocolate cake has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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.
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +65.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Copper +87.4%
Contains more Manganese +109.6%
Equal in Calcium - 60
Equal in Sodium - 315
Equal in Selenium - 11.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +65.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Copper +87.4%
Contains more Manganese +109.6%
Equal in Calcium - 60
Equal in Sodium - 315
Equal in Selenium - 11.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +490.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.141
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Equal in Folate - 27
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +490.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.141
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Equal in Folate - 27
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Fats +92.7%
Contains more Water +93.7%
Equal in Carbs - 53.4
Equal in Other - 1.8
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Fats +92.7%
Contains more Water +93.7%
Equal in Carbs - 53.4
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 50.2g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 6.2g 5.3g Chocolate brownie
Fats 29.1g 15.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 50.2g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 466kcal 371kcal Chocolate brownie
Fiber 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 57mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.84mg 1.61mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 53mg 32mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 132mg 106mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 176mg 140mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 343mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.97mg 0.69mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.388mg 0.207mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.587mg 0.28mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 827IU 140IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.141mg
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.304mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.041mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 29µg 27µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.068mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg 0.202mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.24mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg 0.407mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg 0.268mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg 0.116mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.12mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 73mg 58mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 7.319g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.005g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 6.039g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 2.761g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate brownie
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.889g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.