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Chocolate brownie vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate brownie and Pastry

  • Chocolate brownie has more Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, while Pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Iron.
  • Chocolate brownie's daily need coverage for Copper is 30% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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 +470%
Contains more Magnesium +231.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +188.5%
Contains more Zinc +83%
Contains more Copper +240.4%
Contains more Manganese +20.3%
Contains more Iron +39.1%
Contains less Sodium -27.4%
Contains more Selenium +110.4%
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +470%
Contains more Magnesium +231.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +188.5%
Contains more Zinc +83%
Contains more Copper +240.4%
Contains more Manganese +20.3%
Contains more Iron +39.1%
Contains less Sodium -27.4%
Contains more Selenium +110.4%

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +82600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.4%
Contains more Folate +169%
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% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +82600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.4%
Contains more Folate +169%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Water +48.2%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Fats +30.9%
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
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Water +48.2%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Fats +30.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.3%
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 50.2g 43.6g Chocolate brownie
Protein 6.2g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 29.1g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 50.2g 45.1g Chocolate brownie
Calories 466kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 57mg 10mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 1.84mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 53mg 16mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 132mg 60mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 176mg 61mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 343mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.97mg 0.53mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.388mg 0.114mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.587mg 0.488mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 827IU 1IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 0µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.021mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 29µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.228mg 0.196mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.447mg 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.283mg 0.142mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg 0.129mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.323mg 0.308mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 7.319g 9.643g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 4.894g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate brownie Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 ($)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.