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Chocolate brownie vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chocolate brownie and eggs

  • Chocolate brownie has more manganese and magnesium; however, eggs are higher in copper, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 179% more than chocolate brownie.
  • Chocolate brownie has 23 times more manganese than eggs. While chocolate brownie has 0.587mg of manganese, eggs have only 0.026mg.
  • Eggs have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +430%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.7%
Contains more IronIron +54.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2157.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +415.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.8%
~equal in Zinc ~1.05mg

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%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1434.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +326.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +593.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.7%

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +174.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4382.1%
Contains more OtherOther +77.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.9%
Contains more WaterWater +492.2%

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
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +165.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +565.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.388mg 2mg 179%
Cholesterol 73mg 373mg 100%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 1.414g 53%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.11µg 40%
Selenium 11.5µg 30.8µg 35%
Fats 29.1g 10.61g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.513mg 25%
Manganese 0.587mg 0.026mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 1.398mg 21%
Saturated fat 7.319g 3.267g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 10.839g 4.077g 17%
Calories 466kcal 155kcal 16%
Carbs 50.2g 1.12g 16%
Protein 6.2g 12.58g 13%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Magnesium 53mg 10mg 10%
Sodium 343mg 124mg 10%
Iron 1.84mg 1.19mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 0.064mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.066mg 6%
Phosphorus 132mg 172mg 6%
Folate 29µg 44µg 4%
Vitamin A 176µg 149µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.121mg 2%
Zinc 0.97mg 1.05mg 1%
Potassium 176mg 126mg 1%
Calcium 57mg 50mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 50.2g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.