Flour vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between flour and chocolate brownie
- Flour has more vitamin B1, selenium, folate, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, chocolate brownie is higher in copper and vitamin A.
- Flour covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 54% more than chocolate brownie.
- Chocolate brownie contains 6 times less folate than flour. Flour contains 183µg of folate, while chocolate brownie contains 29µg.
- Flour has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of flour is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +152.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +194.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +280% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +169.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +456.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +501.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +531% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
29.1 g
Carbs:
50.2 g
Water:
12.6 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2869.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +313% |
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Water
~12.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 g
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 | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12358.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2178.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 9.412g | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.141mg | 54% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 29.1g | 43% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 11.5µg | 41% |
| Folate | 183µg | 29µg | 39% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 1.84mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 7.319g | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.982mg | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 10.839g | 27% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.388mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 73mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.19mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 176µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 343mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 50.2g | 9% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 6.2g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 53mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 466kcal | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.587mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.094mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 57mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 132mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 176mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.97mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.328mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 50.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 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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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
46%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.164g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals