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Chocolate eclair vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate eclair and English muffins different?

  • Chocolate eclair is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, while English muffins are higher in Iron, Calcium, and Fiber.
  • English muffins covers your daily need of Iron 41% more than Chocolate eclair.

HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Calcium +239.6%
Contains more Iron +471.4%
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 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Calcium +239.6%
Contains more Iron +471.4%

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 +∞%
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 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +308.3%
Contains more Protein +101.6%
Contains more Other +55.5%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17
Equal in Water - 43.56
4% 7% 40% 47%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 40.3 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Fats +308.3%
Contains more Protein +101.6%
Contains more Other +55.5%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17
Equal in Water - 43.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%

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 English muffins
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate eclair English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 38.2g 40.67g English muffins
Protein 4.4g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 6.9g 1.69g Chocolate eclair
Carbs 40.3g 44.17g English muffins
Calories 241kcal 227kcal Chocolate eclair
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 16.8g 3.53g English muffins
Fiber 2.1g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 48mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 0.7mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg English muffins
Phosphorus 92mg English muffins
Potassium 109mg English muffins
Sodium 300mg 425mg Chocolate eclair
Zinc 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 75IU 0IU Chocolate eclair
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.054mg English muffins
Folate 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg English muffins
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg English muffins
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g English muffins
Saturated Fat 1.4g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 0.383g Chocolate eclair
Polyunsaturated fat 2.9g 0.498g Chocolate eclair
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate eclair English muffins
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
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chocolate eclair
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.667g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.