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Bread sticks vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bread sticks and Chocolate brownie

  • Bread sticks have more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Chocolate brownie have more Copper, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Bread sticks is 47% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie has 6 times less Folate than Bread sticks. Bread sticks have 162µg of Folate, while Chocolate brownie has 29µg.
  • Bread sticks are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread sticks, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
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 more IronIron +132.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +226.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~132mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.587mg

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 0% 0% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +437.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +458.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 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 ProteinProtein +93.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.3%
Contains more OtherOther +110.5%
Contains more FatsFats +206.3%
Contains more WaterWater +106.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 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 -80.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +203.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Chocolate brownie Opinion
Calories 412kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Protein 12g 6.2g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Net carbs 65.4g 50.2g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 50.2g Bread sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Calcium 22mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 124mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 4.28mg 1.84mg Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 3g Bread sticks
Copper 0.188mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.88mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 121mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 713mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 0IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 37.5µg 11.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.141mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.19mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 0.982mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.328mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
Folate 162µg 29µg Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 7.319g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 9.412g Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.078mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg 0.228mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.265mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg 0.447mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.212mg 0.132mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.298mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg 0.323mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg 0.136mg Bread sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks 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
44%
Bread sticks
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.909g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.