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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Calcium +78.1%
Contains more Magnesium +165%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Contains more Copper +144%
Contains more Manganese +164.4%
Contains more Selenium +94.9%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 138
Equal in Potassium - 187
Equal in Sodium - 310
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Calcium +78.1%
Contains more Magnesium +165%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Contains more Copper +144%
Contains more Manganese +164.4%
Contains more Selenium +94.9%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 138
Equal in Potassium - 187
Equal in Sodium - 310

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3080.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Contains more Vitamin A +3080.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.2%
Contains more Fats +63.9%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
Contains more Water +77.6%
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 Protein +96.2%
Contains more Fats +63.9%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
Contains more Water +77.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 50.2g 53.86g Yellow cake
Protein 6.2g 3.16g Chocolate brownie
Fats 29.1g 17.75g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 50.2g 55.36g Yellow cake
Calories 466kcal 379kcal Chocolate brownie
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 1.5g Yellow cake
Calcium 57mg 32mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 1.84mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Magnesium 53mg 20mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 132mg 138mg Yellow cake
Potassium 176mg 187mg Yellow cake
Sodium 343mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.97mg 0.42mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.388mg 0.159mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.587mg 0.222mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg 5.9µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 827IU 26IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 7µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 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
Folate 29µg 22µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
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
Cholesterol 73mg 16mg Yellow cake
Trans Fat 1.313g Chocolate brownie
Saturated Fat 7.319g 5.793g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 7.214g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 4.728g Chocolate brownie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate brownie Yellow cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Chocolate brownie
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
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.