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English muffin vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between English muffin and Chocolate brownie

  • English muffin has less Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, and Magnesium than Chocolate brownie.
  • Chocolate brownie covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 35% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate brownie. While English muffin has 1.566mg of Vitamin B3, Chocolate brownie has only 0.982mg.
  • Chocolate brownie has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 +106.7%
Contains more Magnesium +152.4%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Copper +200.8%
Contains more Manganese +64.4%
Equal in Calcium - 57
Equal in Phosphorus - 132
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Iron +106.7%
Contains more Magnesium +152.4%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Copper +200.8%
Contains more Manganese +64.4%
Equal in Calcium - 57
Equal in Phosphorus - 132

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 B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Folate +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Folate +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.2%
Contains more Water +234.1%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Contains more Fats +1516.7%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
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
Contains more Protein +24.2%
Contains more Water +234.1%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Contains more Fats +1516.7%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3489.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +959.9%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3489.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +959.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffin Chocolate brownie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 English muffin Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Protein 7.7g 6.2g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 46g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Calories 235kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Fiber 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 0.89mg 1.84mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 21mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 133mg 132mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 464mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.7mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.129mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.357mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 0IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.141mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.19mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.982mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.328mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 37µg 29µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.078mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.228mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.265mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.447mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.139mg 0.132mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.298mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.323mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.136mg English muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 7.319g English muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 9.412g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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English muffin Chocolate brownie
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
15%
English muffin
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.