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Chocolate brownie vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chocolate brownie and oatmeal?

  • Chocolate brownie is higher in copper, selenium, and vitamin A, yet oatmeal is higher in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 52% more.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is lower.

We used Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +487.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.4%
Contains more IronIron +223.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.558mg

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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.317mg

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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2039.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +330.2%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +566.9%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2672.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2109.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Oatmeal DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 0.426g 60%
Iron 1.84mg 5.96mg 52%
Fats 29.1g 1.36g 43%
Copper 0.388mg 0.066mg 36%
Saturated fat 7.319g 0.226g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 10.839g 0.391g 26%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Calories 466kcal 68kcal 20%
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.29mg 15%
Carbs 50.2g 11.67g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 3.025mg 13%
Sodium 343mg 49mg 13%
Selenium 11.5µg 5µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.26mg 10%
Phosphorus 132mg 77mg 8%
Protein 6.2g 2.37g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Magnesium 53mg 26mg 6%
Vitamin A 176µg 130µg 5%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Folate 29µg 44µg 4%
Zinc 0.97mg 0.62mg 3%
Potassium 176mg 61mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.215mg 2%
Calcium 57mg 80mg 2%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Manganese 0.587mg 0.558mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 50.2g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.317mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0.057mg 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 Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.093g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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 ($)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.