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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 has more Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate brownie is 31% higher.

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% 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% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4764.7%
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 Opinion
Calories 466kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.2g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 29.1g 21.79g Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Chocolate brownie
Net carbs 50.2g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 50.2g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Taco shells
Magnesium 53mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 57mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 176mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 1.84mg 1.64mg Chocolate brownie
Sugar 1.5g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.388mg 0.113mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.97mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 132mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 343mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 827IU 17IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 176µg 1µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.587mg 0.56mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg 4.8µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.08mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 29µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Chocolate brownie
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.319g 7.105g Taco shells
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 6.935g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 5.495g Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.04mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg 0.227mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.22mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.283mg 0.197mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.29mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg 0.287mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

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.