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Potato vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato and Chocolate brownie?

  • Potato is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Chocolate brownie is richer in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Chocolate brownie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 36% higher.
  • Potato has 66 times more Vitamin C than Chocolate brownie. Potato has 19.7mg of Vitamin C, while Chocolate brownie has 0.3mg.
  • Potato contains less Sodium.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +141.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +127.2%
Contains more Magnesium +130.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Zinc +223.3%
Contains more Copper +252.7%
Contains more Manganese +193.5%
Contains more Selenium +2775%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Potassium +141.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +127.2%
Contains more Magnesium +130.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Zinc +223.3%
Contains more Copper +252.7%
Contains more Manganese +193.5%
Contains more Selenium +2775%

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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin C +6466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217%
Contains more Vitamin A +41250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +93.3%
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 +6466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217%
Contains more Vitamin A +41250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.982

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +529%
Contains more Protein +202.4%
Contains more Fats +32233.3%
Contains more Carbs +187%
Contains more Other +69.6%
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 +529%
Contains more Protein +202.4%
Contains more Fats +32233.3%
Contains more Carbs +187%
Contains more Other +69.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +541850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22309.5%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +541850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22309.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Protein 2.05g 6.2g Chocolate brownie
Fats 0.09g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 17.49g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Calories 77kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 2.1g Potato
Calcium 12mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 0.81mg 1.84mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 23mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 57mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 425mg 176mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 343mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.11mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.2mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 0.4µg 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 2IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0.3mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.141mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.19mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.982mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.328mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.094mg Potato
Folate 15µg 29µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.067mg 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.098mg 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.107mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.032mg 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.103mg 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.035mg 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 7.319g Potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 9.412g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Chocolate brownie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.294g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.