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Chocolate eclair vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate eclair and Saltine cracker?

  • Chocolate eclair is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Saltine cracker is higher in Iron.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 88% more.

We used HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types 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 more Calcium +118.2%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Iron +1002.9%
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 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Iron +1002.9%

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 +∞%
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% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +331.3%
Contains more Water +1291.2%
Contains more Protein +138.6%
Contains more Carbs +104.2%
Contains more Other +100%
4% 7% 40% 47%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 40.3 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +331.3%
Contains more Water +1291.2%
Contains more Protein +138.6%
Contains more Carbs +104.2%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1308.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1308.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%

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 Saltine cracker
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate eclair Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 38.2g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 4.4g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 6.9g 1.6g Chocolate eclair
Carbs 40.3g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 241kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 16.8g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.1g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 48mg 22mg Chocolate eclair
Iron 0.7mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 300mg 849mg Chocolate eclair
Zinc 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 75IU 0IU Chocolate eclair
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 0.2g Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 1.4g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 0.142g Chocolate eclair
Polyunsaturated fat 2.9g 0.685g Chocolate eclair

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate eclair Saltine cracker
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
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chocolate eclair
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.156g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.