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Chocolate brownie vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate brownie and Ice cream different?

  • Chocolate brownie is higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, however, Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate brownie is 41% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 73 times more Manganese than Ice cream. While Chocolate brownie contains 0.587mg of Manganese, Ice cream contains only 0.008mg.
  • Ice cream has less Sodium.

Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Ice creams, vanilla are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Iron +1944.4%
Contains more Magnesium +278.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Copper +1587%
Contains more Manganese +7237.5%
Contains more Selenium +538.9%
Contains more Calcium +124.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
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 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +1944.4%
Contains more Magnesium +278.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Copper +1587%
Contains more Manganese +7237.5%
Contains more Selenium +538.9%
Contains more Calcium +124.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%

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 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.8%
Contains more Folate +480%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +143.8%
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.8%
Contains more Folate +480%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +143.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +77.1%
Contains more Fats +164.5%
Contains more Carbs +112.7%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Water +384.1%
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
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +77.1%
Contains more Fats +164.5%
Contains more Carbs +112.7%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Water +384.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1982.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.79
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1982.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.79

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 Ice cream
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 50.2g 22.9g Chocolate brownie
Protein 6.2g 3.5g Chocolate brownie
Fats 29.1g 11g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 50.2g 23.6g Chocolate brownie
Calories 466kcal 207kcal Chocolate brownie
Sugar 21.22g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 57mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 1.84mg 0.09mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 53mg 14mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 132mg 105mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 176mg 199mg Ice cream
Sodium 343mg 80mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.97mg 0.69mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.388mg 0.023mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.587mg 0.008mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg 1.8µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 827IU 421IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 118µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.041mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 0.116mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.048mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 29µg 5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.045mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg 0.146mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.195mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg 0.316mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg 0.258mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg 0.081mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.157mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg 0.217mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.088mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 73mg 44mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 7.319g 6.79g Ice cream
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 2.969g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 0.452g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.529g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie 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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.