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Crackers vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between crackers and chocolate brownie

  • Crackers have more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and folate; however, chocolate brownie is higher in copper and vitamin A.
  • Chocolate brownie covers your daily need for copper, 32% more than crackers.
  • Crackers have 4 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate brownie. While crackers have 4.352mg of vitamin B3, chocolate brownie has only 0.982mg.
  • Chocolate brownie has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of crackers is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.5%
Contains more IronIron +119%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +273.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +98%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.6%

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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +217.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.1%
Contains more OtherOther +31.1%
Contains more FatsFats +10.1%
Contains more WaterWater +301.3%
~equal in Protein ~6.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +65.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crackers Chocolate brownie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Copper 0.104mg 0.388mg 32%
Iron 4.03mg 1.84mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 9.412g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.141mg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.982mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.19mg 20%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Phosphorus 248mg 132mg 17%
Sodium 726mg 343mg 17%
Folate 92µg 29µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 10.839g 11%
Selenium 6.7µg 11.5µg 9%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Saturated fat 5.562g 7.319g 8%
Magnesium 18mg 53mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Calcium 120mg 57mg 6%
Fats 26.43g 29.1g 4%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.97mg 4%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.587mg 4%
Carbs 61.3g 50.2g 4%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Calories 510kcal 466kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.328mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.094mg 2%
Potassium 118mg 176mg 2%
Protein 6.64g 6.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 59g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.136mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers Chocolate brownie
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
49%
Crackers
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.757g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.