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Chocolate brownie vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chocolate brownie and cheese sandwich?

  • Chocolate brownie is higher in copper and vitamin A, yet cheese sandwich is higher in phosphorus, selenium, manganese, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 36% more.
  • Chocolate brownie has 10 times more cholesterol than cheese sandwich. While chocolate brownie has 73mg of cholesterol, cheese sandwich has only 7mg.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is lower.

We used Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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.
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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.9%
Contains more IronIron +42.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~54mg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +738.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +120.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +16.4%
Contains more WaterWater +293.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.351g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~9.166g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Phosphorus 132mg 382mg 36%
Copper 0.388mg 0.16mg 25%
Selenium 11.5µg 24.3µg 23%
Cholesterol 73mg 7mg 22%
Manganese 0.587mg 1.083mg 22%
Sodium 343mg 839mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.427mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.358mg 18%
Vitamin A 176µg 21µg 17%
Saturated fat 7.319g 4.129g 15%
Calcium 57mg 204mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 3.185mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.261mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Iron 1.84mg 2.62mg 10%
Folate 29µg 64µg 9%
Protein 6.2g 9.8g 7%
Fats 29.1g 25g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.622mg 6%
Potassium 176mg 306mg 4%
Carbs 50.2g 58.2g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.12µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 9.166g 2%
Calories 466kcal 497kcal 2%
Zinc 0.97mg 0.87mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 10.839g 10.351g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.5mg 1%
Net carbs 50.2g 55.1g N/A
Magnesium 53mg 54mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0.219mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie Cheese sandwich
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%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.