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Carrot cake vs. Chocolate eclair — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Carrot cake and Chocolate eclair

  • Carrot cake has more Iron, Calcium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Chocolate eclair.
  • Chocolate eclair's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 16% more.
  • Carrot cake contains 4 times more Calcium than Chocolate eclair. Carrot cake contains 172mg of Calcium, while Chocolate eclair contains 48mg.
  • Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix 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 Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 27% 0% 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%

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 +2473.3%
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 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 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 +2473.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Fats +42%
Contains more Carbs +96.5%
Contains more Other +109.1%
Contains more Water +1213.9%
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 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 Protein +15.9%
Contains more Fats +42%
Contains more Carbs +96.5%
Contains more Other +109.1%
Contains more Water +1213.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.4
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Chocolate eclair Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 38.2g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 4.4g Carrot cake
Fats 9.8g 6.9g Carrot cake
Carbs 79.2g 40.3g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 241kcal Carrot cake
Sugar 16.8g Carrot cake
Fiber 2.1g Chocolate eclair
Calcium 172mg 48mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 0.7mg Carrot cake
Magnesium 8mg Carrot cake
Phosphorus 247mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 300mg Chocolate eclair
Zinc 0.2mg Carrot cake
Copper 0.05mg Carrot cake
Manganese 0.528mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 75IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg Carrot cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.17mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 2.205mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B6 0.079mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg Carrot cake
Tryptophan 0.061mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.149mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.186mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.336mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.142mg Carrot cake
Methionine 0.083mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.238mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.212mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.109mg Carrot cake
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Carrot cake
Trans Fat 0.2g Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 1.4g Chocolate eclair
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 2g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 2.9g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Carrot cake 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
30%
Carrot cake
0%
Chocolate eclair
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
8%
Chocolate eclair

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake 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. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.