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Tomato sauce vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tomato sauce and chocolate brownie

  • Tomato sauce contains less copper, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 than chocolate brownie.
  • Chocolate brownie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 36% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in tomato sauce is lower.
  • Tomato sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomato sauce is 31, while the glycemic index of chocolate brownie is 42.

The food types used in this comparison are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
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 PotassiumPotassium +68.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +253.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +307.1%
Contains more IronIron +91.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +237.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +340.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +388.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +419.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1816.7%

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 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
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 CVitamin C +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +222.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.982mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.328mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.094mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 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 WaterWater +624.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +416.7%
Contains more FatsFats +9600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +845.4%
~equal in Other ~1.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24534.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7678.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 9.412g 62%
Fats 0.3g 29.1g 44%
Saturated fat 0.041g 7.319g 33%
Copper 0.115mg 0.388mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 10.839g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Calories 24kcal 466kcal 22%
Manganese 0.113mg 0.587mg 21%
Selenium 0.6µg 11.5µg 20%
Vitamin A 22µg 176µg 17%
Carbs 5.31g 50.2g 15%
Phosphorus 27mg 132mg 15%
Sodium 11mg 343mg 14%
Iron 0.96mg 1.84mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.44mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.141mg 10%
Protein 1.2g 6.2g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.19mg 10%
Magnesium 15mg 53mg 9%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.97mg 7%
Vitamin C 7mg 0.3mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Folate 9µg 29µg 5%
Potassium 297mg 176mg 4%
Calcium 14mg 57mg 4%
Choline 9.9mg 2%
Fructose 1.67g 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Net carbs 3.81g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 3.56g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.982mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.328mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.094mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.034mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.025mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 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
Tomato sauce 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
12%
Tomato sauce
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.