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Apple pie vs. Chocolate eclair — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple pie and Chocolate eclair

  • Apple pie has more Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Chocolate eclair has more Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chocolate eclair covers your daily need of Cholesterol 16% more than Apple pie.
  • Apple pie contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Chocolate eclair. While Apple pie contains 3.797g of Saturated Fat, Chocolate eclair contains only 1.4g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen.

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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 Iron +72.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Calcium +336.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 27% 0% 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +72.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Calcium +336.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +59.4%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +131.6%
Contains more Carbs +18.5%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Equal in Water - 47.3
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
4% 7% 40% 47%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 40.3 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Fats +59.4%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +131.6%
Contains more Carbs +18.5%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Equal in Water - 47.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.9%
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Chocolate eclair Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 38.2g Chocolate eclair
Protein 1.9g 4.4g Chocolate eclair
Fats 11g 6.9g Apple pie
Carbs 34g 40.3g Chocolate eclair
Calories 237kcal 241kcal Chocolate eclair
Sugar 16.8g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 2.1g Chocolate eclair
Calcium 11mg 48mg Chocolate eclair
Iron 1.21mg 0.7mg Apple pie
Magnesium 7mg Apple pie
Phosphorus 24mg Apple pie
Potassium 65mg Apple pie
Sodium 266mg 300mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg Apple pie
Copper 0.046mg Apple pie
Manganese 0.182mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 75IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg Apple pie
Vitamin B6 0.038mg Apple pie
Folate 4µg Apple pie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Apple pie
Trans Fat 0.2g Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 1.4g Chocolate eclair
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 2g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 2.9g Chocolate eclair

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Chocolate eclair
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Apple pie
0%
Chocolate eclair
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
8%
Chocolate eclair

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple pie
Apple pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple pie
Apple pie is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/nutrients
  2. Chocolate eclair - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167922/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.