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Graham cracker vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between graham cracker and chocolate brownie?

  • Graham cracker is higher in iron, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet chocolate brownie is higher in copper and vitamin A.
  • Chocolate brownie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 28% more.
  • Graham cracker has 5 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate brownie. While graham cracker has 4.439mg of vitamin B3, chocolate brownie has only 0.982mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in graham cracker is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is lower.

We used Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe types in this article.

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
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 +35.1%
Contains more IronIron +105.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.5%
~equal in Potassium ~176mg
~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.
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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +352%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +213.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +54.7%
Contains more FatsFats +174.5%
Contains more WaterWater +271.7%
Contains more OtherOther +14.5%
~equal in Protein ~6.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 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 -77.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +332%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Graham cracker 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 Graham cracker Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Fats 10.6g 29.1g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 9.412g 27%
Saturated fat 1.633g 7.319g 26%
Copper 0.17mg 0.388mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Iron 3.78mg 1.84mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.982mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 10.839g 21%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.587mg 19%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Folate 91µg 29µg 16%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.141mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.19mg 10%
Carbs 77.66g 50.2g 9%
Selenium 6.3µg 11.5µg 9%
Phosphorus 185mg 132mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.094mg 5%
Sodium 459mg 343mg 5%
Magnesium 40mg 53mg 3%
Calories 430kcal 466kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.328mg 2%
Calcium 77mg 57mg 2%
Protein 6.69g 6.2g 1%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 74.26g 50.2g N/A
Potassium 170mg 176mg 0%
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Zinc 0.96mg 0.97mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g 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 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker 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
32%
Graham cracker
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.686g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.