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French bread vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between french bread and chocolate brownie

  • French bread has more selenium, folate, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B1; however, chocolate brownie has more copper and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chocolate brownie is 34% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie has 5 times less vitamin B3 than french bread. French bread has 5.38mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate brownie has 0.982mg.
  • Chocolate brownie is lower in sodium.
  • French bread has a higher glycemic index than chocolate brownie.

Food types used in this article are Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) 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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
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 IronIron +110.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.97mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~132mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.587mg

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +447.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +382.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.094mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 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 +109.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.4%
Contains more WaterWater +63.6%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1259.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 -93.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2708%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1034%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French bread 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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 9.412g 57%
Fats 2.14g 29.1g 41%
Selenium 29.7µg 11.5µg 33%
Saturated fat 0.502g 7.319g 31%
Folate 140µg 29µg 28%
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 0.982mg 27%
Copper 0.15mg 0.388mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.386g 10.839g 26%
Iron 3.87mg 1.84mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.141mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Sodium 720mg 343mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.19mg 14%
Protein 13g 6.2g 14%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Calories 319kcal 466kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.328mg 6%
Magnesium 31mg 53mg 5%
Carbs 61.93g 50.2g 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Phosphorus 126mg 132mg 1%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.97mg 1%
Potassium 140mg 176mg 1%
Manganese 0.573mg 0.587mg 1%
Calcium 47mg 57mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 58.83g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 3.59g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.094mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.316mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.762mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.328mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.168mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.476mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.234mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French bread 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
36%
French bread
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.817g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.