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

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What are the differences between protein bread and chocolate brownie?

  • Protein bread is higher in selenium, manganese, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet chocolate brownie is higher in vitamin A.
  • Protein bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 39% more.
  • Protein bread has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than chocolate brownie. While protein bread has 4.289mg of Vitamin B3, chocolate brownie has only 0.982mg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in protein bread is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is lower.

We used Bread, protein (includes gluten) 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 46% 37% 28% 156% 139% 50% 79% 53% 192% 179%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +22.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83%
Contains more IronIron +125.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +186.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.388mg

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% 0.3% 7.2% 0% 90% 91% 80% 25% 16% 0% 3.3% 87% 10%
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 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16440%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 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 +95.2%
Contains more WaterWater +217.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1222.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.6%
~equal in Other ~1.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.009 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 -95.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5823%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +832.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Protein bread Chocolate brownie Opinion
Calories 245kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Protein 12.1g 6.2g Protein bread
Fats 2.2g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Net carbs 40.8g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 43.8g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Protein bread
Magnesium 65mg 53mg Protein bread
Calcium 124mg 57mg Protein bread
Potassium 322mg 176mg Protein bread
Iron 4.15mg 1.84mg Protein bread
Sugar 1.44g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 3g Protein bread
Copper 0.417mg 0.388mg Protein bread
Zinc 1.82mg 0.97mg Protein bread
Phosphorus 185mg 132mg Protein bread
Sodium 404mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 5IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.36mg Protein bread
Manganese 1.472mg 0.587mg Protein bread
Selenium 32.9µg 11.5µg Protein bread
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 0.141mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.394mg 0.19mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 4.289mg 0.982mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.328mg Protein bread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 1.3µg Protein bread
Folate 116µg 29µg Protein bread
Choline 18.7mg Protein bread
Saturated Fat 0.332g 7.319g Protein bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.183g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 9.412g Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.148mg 0.078mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.366mg 0.228mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.471mg 0.265mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.858mg 0.447mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.372mg 0.283mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.199mg 0.132mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.298mg Protein bread
Valine 0.518mg 0.323mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.271mg 0.136mg Protein bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Protein 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
32%
Protein bread
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Protein bread
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.987g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.