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

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Differences between Chocolate eclair and Chocolate cake

  • 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 eclair has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 - 315
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 27% 0% 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +130%
Equal in Sodium - 315

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 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +93.9%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
Contains more Other +63.6%
4% 7% 40% 47%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 40.3 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
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
Contains more Water +93.9%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
Contains more Other +63.6%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate eclair Chocolate cake
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 eclair Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 38.2g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 4.4g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 6.9g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 40.3g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 241kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 16.8g Chocolate cake
Fiber 2.1g 1.6g Chocolate eclair
Calcium 48mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 0.7mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 300mg 315mg Chocolate eclair
Zinc 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 75IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 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 47mg 58mg Chocolate eclair
Trans Fat 0.2g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 1.4g 5.43g Chocolate eclair
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.9g 2.761g Chocolate eclair

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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 eclair - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167922/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.