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Chocolate brownie vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chocolate brownie and dried fruit?

  • Chocolate brownie is richer in selenium, manganese, and vitamin B1, yet dried fruit is richer in vitamin A, potassium, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Dried fruit's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 56% higher.
  • Dried fruit has a lower glycemic index than chocolate brownie.

We used Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked types in this comparison.

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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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +149.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +422.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +560.2%
Contains more IronIron +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
~equal in Calcium ~55mg

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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~180µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5605.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.8%
Contains more WaterWater +145.2%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%

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
10% 45% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14547.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12618.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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 Dried fruit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Dried fruit DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 0.074g 62%
Fats 29.1g 0.51g 44%
Saturated fat 7.319g 0.017g 33%
Potassium 176mg 1162mg 29%
Fiber 7.3g 29%
Vitamin E 4.33mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 10.839g 0.074g 27%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Selenium 11.5µg 2.2µg 17%
Fructose 12.47g 16%
Manganese 0.587mg 0.235mg 15%
Sodium 343mg 10mg 14%
Calories 466kcal 241kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.015mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 2.589mg 10%
Iron 1.84mg 2.66mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.074mg 9%
Phosphorus 132mg 71mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Protein 6.2g 3.39g 6%
Folate 29µg 10µg 5%
Magnesium 53mg 32mg 5%
Copper 0.388mg 0.343mg 5%
Zinc 0.97mg 0.39mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.516mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.143mg 4%
Carbs 50.2g 62.64g 4%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 50.2g 55.34g N/A
Calcium 57mg 55mg 0%
Sugar 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin A 176µg 180µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0.047mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie Dried fruit
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
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.302g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals

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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.