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

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Differences between Chocolate cake and Chocolate eclair

  • Chocolate cake is higher than Chocolate eclair in Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 20% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 3 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Chocolate eclair. While Chocolate cake has 6.039g of Monounsaturated Fat, Chocolate eclair has only 2g.
  • Chocolate eclair has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 +25%
Contains more Iron +130%
Equal in Sodium - 300
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 27% 0% 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +130%
Equal in Sodium - 300

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 +86.7%
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 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 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Water +93.9%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 +20.5%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Water +93.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.9
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.9

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Chocolate eclair Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 38.2g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 4.4g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 6.9g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 40.3g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 241kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 16.8g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 2.1g Chocolate eclair
Calcium 60mg 48mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.7mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 300mg Chocolate eclair
Zinc 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 75IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 47mg Chocolate eclair
Trans Fat 0.2g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 1.4g Chocolate eclair
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 2g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 2.9g Chocolate eclair

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
15%
Chocolate cake
0%
Chocolate eclair
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
8%
Chocolate eclair

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate 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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.