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Chocolate brownie vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate brownie and American cheese?

  • Chocolate brownie is higher in Copper, Manganese, and Iron, yet American cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 99% more.
  • Chocolate brownie has 14 times more Manganese than American cheese. While Chocolate brownie has 0.587mg of Manganese, American cheese has only 0.041mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate brownie is lower.

We used Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 Iron +192.1%
Contains more Magnesium +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Copper +743.5%
Contains more Manganese +1331.7%
Contains more Calcium +1733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.6%
Contains more Zinc +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +75.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +192.1%
Contains more Magnesium +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Copper +743.5%
Contains more Manganese +1331.7%
Contains more Calcium +1733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.6%
Contains more Zinc +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +75.7%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1192.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.1%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +837.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1192.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.1%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +837.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1256.8%
Contains more Protein +192.4%
Contains more Water +214.4%
Contains more Other +256.3%
Equal in Fats - 31.79
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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Carbs +1256.8%
Contains more Protein +192.4%
Contains more Water +214.4%
Contains more Other +256.3%
Equal in Fats - 31.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +631.9%
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +631.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 50.2g 3.7g Chocolate brownie
Protein 6.2g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 29.1g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 50.2g 3.7g Chocolate brownie
Calories 466kcal 371kcal Chocolate brownie
Sugar 2.26g Chocolate brownie
Calcium 57mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 1.84mg 0.63mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 53mg 26mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 132mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 176mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 343mg 1671mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.97mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.388mg 0.046mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.587mg 0.041mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 827IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.015mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 0.076mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.054mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 29µg 8µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.228mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.447mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.283mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.132mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.323mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.136mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 73mg 100mg Chocolate brownie
Trans Fat 1.144g Chocolate brownie
Saturated Fat 7.319g 18.057g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 8.236g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 1.286g Chocolate brownie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate brownie American cheese
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
19%
Chocolate brownie
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 1328mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.738g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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