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Apple pie vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Apple pie and Chocolate brownie?

  • Chocolate brownie is richer than Apple pie in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate brownie's daily need coverage for Copper is 38% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Apple pie is lower.

We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +657.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +418.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.8%
Contains more IronIron +52.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +743.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +506.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +450%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +222.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 50% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +566.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more FolateFolate +625%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.141mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 WaterWater +314.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +226.3%
Contains more FatsFats +164.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.6%
Contains more OtherOther +111.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +147%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Chocolate brownie Opinion
Calories 237kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Protein 1.9g 6.2g Chocolate brownie
Fats 11g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.3mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 34g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Apple pie
Magnesium 7mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Calcium 11mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 65mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 1.21mg 1.84mg Chocolate brownie
Fiber 1.6g Apple pie
Copper 0.046mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 24mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 266mg 343mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 29µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.182mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.141mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.19mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 0.982mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.328mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Folate 4µg 29µg Chocolate brownie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 7.319g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 9.412g Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.054mg 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.129mg 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.07mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.032mg 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.084mg 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.038mg 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Chocolate brownie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 ($)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.