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Chocolate brownie vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chocolate brownie and taco shells

  • Chocolate brownie has more copper, vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12; however, taco shells have more phosphorus, folate, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate brownie is 31% higher.
  • Taco shells have a higher glycemic index than chocolate brownie.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Taco shells, baked.

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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 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains more IronIron +12.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +243.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +66%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.5%
~equal in Sodium ~324mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.56mg

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% 0.33% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more FatsFats +33.5%
Contains more WaterWater +96.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.5%
~equal in Protein ~6.41g
~equal in Other ~1.91g

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
36% 36% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~7.105g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Taco shells DV% diff.
Copper 0.388mg 0.113mg 31%
Fiber 6.7g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 5.495g 26%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Vitamin A 176µg 1µg 19%
Phosphorus 132mg 233mg 14%
Selenium 11.5µg 4.8µg 12%
Fats 29.1g 21.79g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 10.839g 6.935g 10%
Folate 29µg 69µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.08mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.203mg 8%
Magnesium 53mg 83mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 8.6µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 7%
Zinc 0.97mg 1.61mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.216mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 1.867mg 6%
Choline 29.9mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Calcium 57mg 100mg 4%
Carbs 50.2g 63.49g 4%
Iron 1.84mg 1.64mg 3%
Potassium 176mg 231mg 2%
Saturated fat 7.319g 7.105g 1%
Calories 466kcal 476kcal 1%
Manganese 0.587mg 0.56mg 1%
Sodium 343mg 324mg 1%
Protein 6.2g 6.41g 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 50.2g 56.79g N/A
Sugar 1.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie Taco shells
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
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.