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Saltine cracker vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Saltine cracker and Chocolate brownie

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate, while Chocolate brownie has more Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 74% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 6 times less Vitamin B3 than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker contains 5.714mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate brownie contains 0.982mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate brownie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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 +319.6%
Contains more Selenium +86.1%
Contains more Calcium +159.1%
Contains more Magnesium +103.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains more Potassium +53%
Contains less Sodium -59.6%
Contains more Copper +167.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.97
Equal in Manganese - 0.587
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Iron +319.6%
Contains more Selenium +86.1%
Contains more Calcium +159.1%
Contains more Magnesium +103.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains more Potassium +53%
Contains less Sodium -59.6%
Contains more Copper +167.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.97
Equal in Manganese - 0.587

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 +267.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +481.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Folate +327.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
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 +267.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +481.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Folate +327.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +63.9%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Fats +1718.8%
Contains more Water +270.6%
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +63.9%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Fats +1718.8%
Contains more Water +270.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7533.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1274%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7533.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1274%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saltine cracker 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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 50.2g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 6.2g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 82.3g 50.2g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Sugar 0.38g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 7.72mg 1.84mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 113mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 115mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 849mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.94mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.145mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.637mg 0.587mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 11.5µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.141mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.19mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 0.982mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.328mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 124µg 29µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.078mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.228mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.265mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.447mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.283mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.132mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.298mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.323mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.136mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 7.319g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 9.412g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker 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
44%
Saltine cracker
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.075g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.