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Chocolate brownie vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chocolate brownie and cheeseburgers

  • Chocolate brownie has more copper, manganese, and vitamin A; however, cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Chocolate brownie covers your daily need for copper, 31% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Chocolate brownie has 3 times more vitamin A than cheeseburgers. While chocolate brownie has 827IU of vitamin A, cheeseburgers have only 254IU.
  • The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +249.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains more IronIron +47.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.4%

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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +252%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.4%

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more FatsFats +97.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.3%
Contains more WaterWater +206.6%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +467.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.6%

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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Sugar ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 1.658g 52%
Copper 0.388mg 0.111mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 5.217mg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.76µg 25%
Fats 29.1g 14.72g 22%
Protein 6.2g 16.51g 21%
Selenium 11.5µg 19.6µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 10.839g 5.413g 14%
Zinc 0.97mg 2.49mg 14%
Vitamin A 176µg 50µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.293mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.363mg 13%
Manganese 0.587mg 0.316mg 12%
Iron 1.84mg 2.71mg 11%
Cholesterol 73mg 43mg 10%
Folate 29µg 70µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.228mg 10%
Calories 466kcal 308kcal 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Sodium 343mg 515mg 7%
Carbs 50.2g 28.03g 7%
Calcium 57mg 119mg 6%
Magnesium 53mg 26mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.545mg 4%
Saturated fat 7.319g 6.473g 4%
Phosphorus 132mg 161mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Potassium 176mg 196mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 50.2g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.846g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.