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Chocolate brownie vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chocolate brownie and arrowroot

  • Chocolate brownie has more copper, selenium, manganese, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, while arrowroot has more folate and vitamin B6.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 77% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is 42, while the glycemic index of arrowroot is 58.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +850%
Contains more CopperCopper +220.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +54%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +237.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1542.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158%
Contains more IronIron +20.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183%
Contains more FolateFolate +1065.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.143mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.2%
Contains more FatsFats +14450%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +274.9%
Contains more OtherOther +33.8%
Contains more WaterWater +540.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +270875%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10130.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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 Arrowroot
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 29µg 338µg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 0.092g 62%
Fats 29.1g 0.2g 44%
Saturated fat 7.319g 0.039g 33%
Copper 0.388mg 0.121mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 10.839g 0.004g 27%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Calories 466kcal 65kcal 20%
Selenium 11.5µg 0.7µg 20%
Vitamin A 176µg 1µg 19%
Manganese 0.587mg 0.174mg 18%
Sodium 343mg 26mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.266mg 13%
Carbs 50.2g 13.39g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.059mg 10%
Potassium 176mg 454mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Magnesium 53mg 25mg 7%
Phosphorus 132mg 98mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Iron 1.84mg 2.22mg 5%
Calcium 57mg 6mg 5%
Protein 6.2g 4.24g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 1.693mg 4%
Zinc 0.97mg 0.63mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.9mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.292mg 1%
Net carbs 50.2g 12.09g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.143mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie Arrowroot
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.28g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.