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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.

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% 0.12% 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% 50% 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 +41250%
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 Opinion
Calories 430kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Protein 6.69g 6.2g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Net carbs 74.26g 50.2g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 50.2g Graham cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Calcium 77mg 57mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 3.78mg 1.84mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.96mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 132mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 2IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.587mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.141mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.19mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.982mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.328mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.094mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 29µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Chocolate brownie
Choline 5.9mg Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 1.633g 7.319g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 9.412g Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

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.