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

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Differences between saltine cracker and chocolate brownie

  • Saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and selenium, while chocolate brownie has more copper.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 74% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 6 times less vitamin B3 than saltine cracker. Saltine cracker contains 5.714mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate brownie contains 0.982mg.
  • The amount of sodium in chocolate brownie is lower.
  • Chocolate brownie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is 42, while the glycemic index of saltine cracker is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
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 IronIron +319.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.97mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.587mg

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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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 +267.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +481.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +327.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 +69.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.9%
Contains more OtherOther +15.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1718.8%
Contains more WaterWater +270.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 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 -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7533.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1274%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saltine 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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Iron 7.72mg 1.84mg 74%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 9.412g 58%
Fats 1.6g 29.1g 42%
Saturated fat 0.244g 7.319g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.141mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.19mg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 0.982mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.142g 10.839g 27%
Copper 0.145mg 0.388mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Folate 124µg 29µg 24%
Sodium 849mg 343mg 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Selenium 21.4µg 11.5µg 18%
Carbs 82.3g 50.2g 11%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Protein 10.5g 6.2g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Magnesium 26mg 53mg 6%
Choline 19.6mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Calories 393kcal 466kcal 4%
Calcium 22mg 57mg 4%
Phosphorus 113mg 132mg 3%
Manganese 0.637mg 0.587mg 2%
Potassium 115mg 176mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.328mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.094mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 79.6g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 0.38g N/A
Zinc 0.94mg 0.97mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.287mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.716mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.29mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.439mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.224mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine 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
41%
Saltine cracker
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.075g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.