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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 has more copper and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for 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.
  • Bread sticks have a higher glycemic index than chocolate brownie.

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% 59% 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 37.5µg 11.5µg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 9.412g 39%
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.141mg 37%
Folate 162µg 29µg 33%
Iron 4.28mg 1.84mg 31%
Fats 9.5g 29.1g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.19mg 28%
Saturated fat 1.41g 7.319g 27%
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 0.982mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Copper 0.188mg 0.388mg 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 3.568g 10.839g 18%
Sodium 713mg 343mg 16%
Protein 12g 6.2g 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 7%
Carbs 68.4g 50.2g 6%
Magnesium 32mg 53mg 5%
Calcium 22mg 57mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.328mg 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Calories 412kcal 466kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.094mg 2%
Phosphorus 121mg 132mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Potassium 124mg 176mg 2%
Manganese 0.557mg 0.587mg 1%
Zinc 0.88mg 0.97mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 65.4g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 1.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.338mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.835mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.212mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.516mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.258mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

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.