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Chocolate brownie vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate brownie and Doughnuts

  • Chocolate brownie has more Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese, however, Doughnuts has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Chocolate brownie's daily need coverage for Copper is 33% more.
  • Chocolate brownie has 44 times more Vitamin A RAE than Doughnuts. Chocolate brownie has 176µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Doughnuts have 4µg.
  • Doughnuts are lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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 Calcium +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +211.8%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Zinc +94%
Contains more Copper +331.1%
Contains more Manganese +76.3%
Contains more Selenium +13.9%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +97%
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 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +211.8%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Zinc +94%
Contains more Copper +331.1%
Contains more Manganese +76.3%
Contains more Selenium +13.9%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +97%

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 +5807.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +217.2%
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 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin A +5807.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +217.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +65.2%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
Equal in Other - 1.88
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% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +65.2%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
Equal in Other - 1.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.4%
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.4%

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 Doughnuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 50.2g 45.36g Chocolate brownie
Protein 6.2g 5.31g Chocolate brownie
Fats 29.1g 24.93g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 50.2g 47.06g Chocolate brownie
Calories 466kcal 434kcal Chocolate brownie
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 1.7g Doughnuts
Calcium 57mg 40mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 1.84mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 53mg 17mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 132mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 176mg 134mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 343mg 477mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.97mg 0.5mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.388mg 0.09mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.587mg 0.333mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg 10.1µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 827IU 14IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 4µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.05mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 29µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.06µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 73mg 10mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 7.319g 11.105g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 8.544g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 3.915g Chocolate brownie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

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Chocolate brownie Doughnuts
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
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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