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

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Important differences between English muffins and Chocolate brownie

  • English muffins have more Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Calcium, however, Chocolate brownie have more Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chocolate brownie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 33% more.
  • English muffins have 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate brownie. English muffins have 4.07mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate brownie has 0.982mg.
  • English muffins are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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 Calcium +186%
Contains more Iron +117.4%
Contains more Selenium +94.8%
Contains more Magnesium +120.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.3%
Contains more Copper +187.4%
Contains more Manganese +16.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.97
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Calcium +186%
Contains more Iron +117.4%
Contains more Selenium +94.8%
Contains more Magnesium +120.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.3%
Contains more Copper +187.4%
Contains more Manganese +16.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.97

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 C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Folate +224.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
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 C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Folate +224.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.1%
Contains more Water +245.7%
Contains more Fats +1621.9%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Other +11.1%
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 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 +43.1%
Contains more Water +245.7%
Contains more Fats +1621.9%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Other +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2730%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1790%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2730%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1790%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Protein 8.87g 6.2g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 44.17g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Calories 227kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 57mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 1.84mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 92mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 109mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 425mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 1.05mg 0.97mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.505mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 22.4µg 11.5µg English muffins
Vitamin A 0IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.3mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.141mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.19mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 0.982mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.328mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 94µg 29µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.078mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.228mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.265mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.447mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.283mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.132mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.298mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.323mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.136mg English muffins
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 7.319g English muffins
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 9.412g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffins 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
32%
English muffins
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.586g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.