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Cheese sandwich vs. Chocolate eclair — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheese sandwich and Chocolate eclair

  • The amount of Iron, Calcium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat in Cheese sandwich is higher than in Chocolate eclair.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need of Iron 24% more than Chocolate eclair.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 5 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Chocolate eclair. While Cheese sandwich contains 10.351g of Monounsaturated Fat, Chocolate eclair contains only 2g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate eclair is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 +325%
Contains more Iron +274.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 27% 0% 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +274.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 75
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% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 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 C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 75

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +122.7%
Contains more Fats +262.3%
Contains more Carbs +44.4%
Contains more Other +245.5%
Contains more Water +1378.1%
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 +122.7%
Contains more Fats +262.3%
Contains more Carbs +44.4%
Contains more Other +245.5%
Contains more Water +1378.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +417.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +417.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese sandwich 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 Cheese sandwich Chocolate eclair Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 38.2g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 4.4g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 6.9g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 40.3g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 241kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 16.8g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 2.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 48mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 0.7mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 300mg Chocolate eclair
Zinc 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 75IU Chocolate eclair
Vitamin A RAE 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 47mg Cheese sandwich
Trans Fat 0.2g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 1.4g Chocolate eclair
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 2g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 2.9g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich 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
35%
Cheese sandwich
0%
Chocolate eclair
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
8%
Chocolate eclair

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 539mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.729g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich 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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.