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Chocolate brownie vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate brownie and Yellow cake

  • Yellow cake contains less Copper, Vitamin A, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6 than Chocolate brownie.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate brownie is 25% higher.
  • Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +144%
Contains more ZincZinc +131%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94.9%
Contains more IronIron +10.3%
~equal in Potassium ~187mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~138mg
~equal in Sodium ~310mg

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3080.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.8%

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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.2%
Contains more FatsFats +63.9%
Contains more OtherOther +40.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.3%
Contains more WaterWater +77.6%

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.8%

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 Yellow cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 466kcal 379kcal Chocolate brownie
Protein 6.2g 3.16g Chocolate brownie
Fats 29.1g 17.75g Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Chocolate brownie
Net carbs 50.2g 53.86g Yellow cake
Carbs 50.2g 55.36g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 73mg 16mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 53mg 20mg Chocolate brownie
Calcium 57mg 32mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 176mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 1.84mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 1.5g Yellow cake
Copper 0.388mg 0.159mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.97mg 0.42mg Chocolate brownie
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 132mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 343mg 310mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 827IU 26IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 176µg 7µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.587mg 0.222mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg 5.9µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.043mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.093mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 0.8mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.165mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 29µg 22µg Chocolate brownie
Trans Fat 1.313g Chocolate brownie
Choline 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 7.319g 5.793g Yellow cake
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 7.214g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 4.728g Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie Yellow cake
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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.