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Chocolate brownie vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate brownie and Candy bar

  • Chocolate brownie has more Vitamin A RAE, while Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11762% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 +89.7%
Contains more Selenium +144.7%
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +107.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +306.2%
Contains more Copper +99.5%
Contains more Manganese +111.8%
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 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Iron +89.7%
Contains more Selenium +144.7%
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +107.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +306.2%
Contains more Copper +99.5%
Contains more Manganese +111.8%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162666%
Contains more Folate +158.6%
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 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162666%
Contains more Folate +158.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +687.5%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +15.8%
Equal in Carbs - 47.4
Equal in Other - 1.8
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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +687.5%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +15.8%
Equal in Carbs - 47.4
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.2%
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.2%

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 Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 50.2g 43.3g Chocolate brownie
Protein 6.2g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 29.1g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 50.2g 47.4g Chocolate brownie
Calories 466kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 57mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 1.84mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 53mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 132mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 176mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 343mg 156mg Candy bar
Zinc 0.97mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.388mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.587mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 11.5µg 4.7µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 827IU 0IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 0µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.1mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.14mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 29µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.228mg 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.447mg 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.283mg 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.132mg 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.323mg 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.136mg 0.385mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 7.319g 4.678g Candy bar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie Candy bar
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
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.641g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.