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Egg vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between eggs and chocolate brownie

  • Eggs have more copper, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, chocolate brownie is higher in manganese and magnesium.
  • Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 179% more than chocolate brownie.
  • Eggs have 7 times more vitamin B12 than chocolate brownie. While eggs have 1.11µg of vitamin B12, chocolate brownie has only 0.16µg.
  • Chocolate brownie has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 CopperCopper +415.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +430%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.7%
Contains more IronIron +54.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2157.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.97mg

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.
Egg
Egg
9
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +326.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +593.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1434.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 ProteinProtein +102.9%
Contains more WaterWater +492.2%
Contains more FatsFats +174.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4382.1%
Contains more OtherOther +77.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 -55.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +165.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +565.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 0.388mg 179%
Cholesterol 373mg 73mg 100%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 9.412g 53%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.16µg 40%
Selenium 30.8µg 11.5µg 35%
Fats 10.61g 29.1g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.19mg 25%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.587mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.328mg 21%
Saturated fat 3.267g 7.319g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 10.839g 17%
Calories 155kcal 466kcal 16%
Carbs 1.12g 50.2g 16%
Protein 12.58g 6.2g 13%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Magnesium 10mg 53mg 10%
Sodium 124mg 343mg 10%
Iron 1.19mg 1.84mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.982mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.141mg 6%
Phosphorus 172mg 132mg 6%
Folate 44µg 29µg 4%
Vitamin A 149µg 176µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.094mg 2%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.97mg 1%
Potassium 126mg 176mg 1%
Calcium 50mg 57mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 1.12g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
53%
Egg
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.