Chocolate brownie vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chocolate brownie and Shortbread?
- Chocolate brownie is richer in Copper, Vitamin A, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Shortbread is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
- Chocolate brownie's daily need coverage for Copper is 33% higher.
We used Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +278.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +338.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +331.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +82600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +233.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +179.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
29.1 g
Carbs:
50.2 g
Water:
12.6 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +250% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~26.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.412 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -9.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +61.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 466kcal | 514kcal |
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| Protein | 6.2g | 5.37g |
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| Fats | 29.1g | 26.22g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 50.2g | 62.48g |
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| Carbs | 50.2g | 63.78g |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 53mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 57mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 176mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 1.84mg | 2.98mg |
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| Sugar | 21.65g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.388mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 0.97mg | 0.49mg |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Phosphorus | 132mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 343mg | 353mg |
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| Vitamin A | 827IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 176µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.587mg | 0.393mg |
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| Selenium | 11.5µg | 6.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.982mg | 3.275mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.094mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 81µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Choline | 0.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.319g | 8.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.839g | 6.708g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.412g | 8.326g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.078mg |
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| Threonine | 0.228mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.265mg |
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| Leucine | 0.447mg |
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| Lysine | 0.283mg |
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| Methionine | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.298mg |
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| Valine | 0.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.136mg |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.