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Chocolate brownie vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate brownie and Gingersnaps?

  • Chocolate brownie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Copper, yet Gingersnaps are richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Iron is 57% higher.

We used Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Cookies, gingersnaps types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +59%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +76.4%
Contains more Copper +27.2%
Contains more Selenium +125.5%
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains more Iron +247.8%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains more Manganese +164.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 49
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 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Phosphorus +59%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +76.4%
Contains more Copper +27.2%
Contains more Selenium +125.5%
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains more Iron +247.8%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains more Manganese +164.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 49

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 +41250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.098
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% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +41250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.098

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +196.9%
Contains more Water +137.7%
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.6
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
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +196.9%
Contains more Water +137.7%
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +586%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +586%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 50.2g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 6.2g 5.6g Chocolate brownie
Fats 29.1g 9.8g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 50.2g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 466kcal 416kcal Chocolate brownie
Sugar 19.92g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 2.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 57mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 1.84mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 53mg 49mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 132mg 83mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 176mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 343mg 501mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.97mg 0.55mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.388mg 0.305mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.587mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 11.5µg 5.1µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 827IU 2IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 0µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 29µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.228mg 0.155mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.212mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg 0.38mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg 0.195mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.263mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg 0.248mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.114mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 7.319g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 5.365g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 1.372g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie Gingersnaps
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
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/nutrients

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

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