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Gratin vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Gratin and Chocolate brownie?

  • Gratin is higher in Vitamin C, yet Chocolate brownie is higher in Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate brownie's daily need coverage for Copper is 25% more.
  • Gratin has 33 times more Vitamin C than Chocolate brownie. While Gratin has 9.9mg of Vitamin C, Chocolate brownie has only 0.3mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Gratin is lower.

We used Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
Contains more Calcium +108.8%
Contains more Potassium +125%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +165%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Copper +142.5%
Contains more Manganese +264.6%
Contains more Selenium +325.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Calcium +108.8%
Contains more Potassium +125%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +165%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Copper +142.5%
Contains more Manganese +264.6%
Contains more Selenium +325.9%

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.
Gratin
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.982
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.982

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +487.3%
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +283.4%
Contains more Carbs +345.4%
Equal in Other - 1.9
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 Water +487.3%
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +283.4%
Contains more Carbs +345.4%
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +404.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3310.1%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +404.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3310.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Protein 5.06g 6.2g Chocolate brownie
Fats 7.59g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 11.27g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Calories 132kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Fiber 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 57mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 1.84mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 20mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 113mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 396mg 176mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.69mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.16mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.161mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 2.7µg 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 264IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0.3mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.141mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.19mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.982mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.328mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.094mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 29µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.192mg 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.265mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.381mg 0.283mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.325mg 0.323mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.136mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 73mg Gratin
Saturated Fat 4.733g 7.319g Gratin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 9.412g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Chocolate brownie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Gratin
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.