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Chocolate eclair vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate eclair and Taco shells

  • Taco shells are richer than Chocolate eclair in Fiber, Iron, Calcium, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Taco shells covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 29% more than Chocolate eclair.

Specific food types used in this comparison are HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen and Taco shells, baked.

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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 +108.3%
Contains more Iron +134.3%
Equal in Sodium - 324
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 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Calcium +108.3%
Contains more Iron +134.3%
Equal in Sodium - 324

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 +341.2%
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 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +341.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +639.1%
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Fats +215.8%
Contains more Carbs +57.5%
Contains more Other +73.6%
4% 7% 40% 47%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 40.3 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Water +639.1%
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Fats +215.8%
Contains more Carbs +57.5%
Contains more Other +73.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.5%
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.5%

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 Taco shells
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate eclair Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 38.2g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 4.4g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 6.9g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 40.3g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 241kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 16.8g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 2.1g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 48mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 0.7mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 300mg 324mg Chocolate eclair
Zinc 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin A 75IU 17IU Chocolate eclair
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg Taco shells
Vitamin B3 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B6 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.172g Taco shells
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7.105g Chocolate eclair
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.9g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate eclair Taco shells
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
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chocolate eclair
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.705g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.