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Italian bread vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Italian bread and Chocolate brownie?

  • Italian bread is higher in Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Chocolate brownie is higher in Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Italian bread's daily need coverage for Folate is 41% more.
  • Italian bread has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate brownie. While Italian bread has 4.381mg of Vitamin B3, Chocolate brownie has only 0.982mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate brownie is lower.

We used Bread, italian and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe types in this article.

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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 +36.8%
Contains more Iron +59.8%
Contains more Selenium +136.5%
Contains more Magnesium +96.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains more Copper +103.1%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains more Iron +59.8%
Contains more Selenium +136.5%
Contains more Magnesium +96.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains more Copper +103.1%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%

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 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +558.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +82600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 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 B1 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +558.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +82600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.9%
Contains more Water +183.3%
Contains more Fats +731.4%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2
Equal in Other - 1.9
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 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 +41.9%
Contains more Water +183.3%
Contains more Fats +731.4%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1234.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +577.1%
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1234.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +577.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian bread 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 Italian bread Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 46.9g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Protein 8.8g 6.2g Italian bread
Fats 3.5g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 50.1g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Calories 271kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Sugar 3.17g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 3.2g Italian bread
Calcium 78mg 57mg Italian bread
Iron 2.94mg 1.84mg Italian bread
Magnesium 27mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 103mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 110mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 550mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.86mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.191mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.464mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 27.2µg 11.5µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 1IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.29mg Italian bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.473mg 0.141mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.19mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 4.381mg 0.982mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.328mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 191µg 29µg Italian bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 1.2µg Italian bread
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.078mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.245mg 0.228mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.265mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.614mg 0.447mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.197mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.156mg 0.132mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.433mg 0.298mg Italian bread
Valine 0.376mg 0.323mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.188mg 0.136mg Italian bread
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 0g 7.319g Italian bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.812g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 9.412g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian bread 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
38%
Italian bread
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Italian bread
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.319g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.