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Rich, gooey chocolate dessert
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Brownie (gooey) (60 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 33 g of carbs, 2.7 g of protein, 12.6 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
A gooey brownie is a rich, compact chocolate bake associated with the United States, usually made with cocoa or chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs and flour. Unlike a light, airy cake, it stays moist and fudgy in the middle and is cut into squares or bars.
It is often served with coffee or milk, warmed and topped with ice cream, or enjoyed plain as an everyday treat. A medium piece is satisfying, but brownies are energy-dense: a 100 g portion provides 420 calories. Pair a smaller piece with fresh berries, or serve it with unsweetened coffee, if you’d like a less sweet-feeling finish.
Selected: 100 g
420
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
55g
· 20% DV
Protein
4.5g
· 9% DV
Fat
21g
· 27% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 4% · Fat 44%
Vitamins
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
B5
0.25mg · 5% DV
Vitamin E
0.7mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
70mg · 10% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Selenium
5µg · 9% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 420 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 30:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (30:1).
A brownie is usually denser, richer, and less airy than chocolate cake. It is baked in a shallow pan and cut into squares, with a texture that can range from chewy and fudgy to soft and cakey rather than light and fluffy.
For fudgy brownies, use a recipe with more chocolate and fat relative to flour, and avoid adding extra flour or overmixing the batter. Take them out while the center still leaves a few moist crumbs on a tester; baking until it comes out clean tends to make them cakier.
That thin, shiny crust forms when dissolved sugar and beaten eggs create a delicate layer on top during baking. It is a common feature of brownies, especially in recipes where the sugar is well incorporated into the warm chocolate mixture.
Insert a toothpick near the center: brownies are usually ready when it comes out with moist crumbs, not wet batter and not completely clean. The middle may still look soft, since it continues to set as the brownies cool in the pan.
Brownies often turn dry because they were overbaked or the batter contained too much flour. Check them before the end of the recipe’s baking time, and remember that a toothpick coming out completely clean can mean the center has already baked too far.
Once completely cool, store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature. Keeping the cut edges covered helps prevent them from drying out. If they have a perishable topping, refrigerate them instead and let a piece warm slightly before serving.
Yes. Cut cooled brownies into portions, wrap them tightly, and place them in a freezer-safe container. Thaw a portion at room temperature or in the refrigerator; a brief warming can make its chocolate center taste freshly baked again.
Brownies can sink if the center is underbaked, if too much air was beaten into the eggs, or if the oven door was opened early. Let them finish setting in the pan, and avoid relying on a deeply sunken center as a sign of fudginess.
Let the brownies cool completely before cutting, then use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between slices. For especially neat squares, chill the pan briefly first; cutting while the brownies are warm makes the soft center more likely to smear or break.
Chocolate chips, chopped walnuts or pecans, and a swirl of peanut butter are popular brownie additions. Fold solid add-ins in gently after mixing the batter, and avoid adding so much that the brownies no longer hold together when sliced.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.