Doughnuts vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between doughnuts and chocolate brownie
- Doughnuts have more vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, and iron; however, chocolate brownie has more copper, vitamin A, and manganese.
- Chocolate brownie's daily need coverage for copper is 33% more.
- Doughnuts have 3 times more folate than chocolate brownie. Doughnuts have 92µg of folate, while chocolate brownie has 29µg.
- Chocolate brownie is lower in saturated fat.
- Doughnuts have a higher glycemic index than chocolate brownie.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +37.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +211.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +331.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +176.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +217.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
29.1 g
Carbs:
50.2 g
Water:
12.6 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.7% |
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Carbs
~50.2g
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Other
~1.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
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 | -34.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +140.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 9.412g | 37% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.388mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 73mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.141mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 176µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 132mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 7.319g | 17% |
| Folate | 92µg | 29µg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 0.982mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.587mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.84mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 53mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 477mg | 343mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 10.839g | 6% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 29.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.16µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.97mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 11.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.094mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 6.2g | 2% |
| Calories | 434kcal | 466kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.328mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 176mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 50.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 50.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.15g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
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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
32%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)