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Chocolate brownie vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate brownie and Saltine cracker

  • Chocolate brownie has more Copper, and Vitamin A, while Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 74% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.6%
Contains more IronIron +319.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.94mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.637mg

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% 50% 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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +267.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +481.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +327.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.085mg

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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +1718.8%
Contains more WaterWater +270.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.9%
Contains more OtherOther +15.8%

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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7533.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1274%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.7%

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 Saltine cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 466kcal 393kcal Chocolate brownie
Protein 6.2g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 29.1g 1.6g Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Chocolate brownie
Net carbs 50.2g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 50.2g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 53mg 26mg Chocolate brownie
Calcium 57mg 22mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 176mg 115mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 1.84mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.388mg 0.145mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.97mg 0.94mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 132mg 113mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 343mg 849mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 827IU 0IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 176µg 0µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.587mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 11.5µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.085mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 29µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 7.319g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 0.142g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 0.685g Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.228mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.447mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.283mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.132mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.323mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.136mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie Saltine cracker
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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.075g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.