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

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Important differences between Chocolate eclair and White cake

  • Chocolate eclair has more Polyunsaturated fat, however, White cake is richer in Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chocolate eclair's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 15% more.
  • Chocolate eclair contains 2 times more Fiber than White cake. Chocolate eclair contains 2.1g of Fiber, while White cake contains 1g.
  • White cake contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut 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 +87.5%
Contains more Iron +65.7%
Equal in Sodium - 284
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 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +65.7%
Equal in Sodium - 284

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 +78.6%
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 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +128.5%
Contains more Fats +49.3%
Contains more Carbs +56.8%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.4
4% 7% 40% 47%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 40.3 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Water +128.5%
Contains more Fats +49.3%
Contains more Carbs +56.8%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.6%
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.6%

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 White cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate eclair White cake Opinion
Net carbs 38.2g 62.2g White cake
Protein 4.4g 4.4g
Fats 6.9g 10.3g White cake
Carbs 40.3g 63.2g White cake
Calories 241kcal 356kcal White cake
Sugar 16.8g 57.39g Chocolate eclair
Fiber 2.1g 1g Chocolate eclair
Calcium 48mg 90mg White cake
Iron 0.7mg 1.16mg White cake
Magnesium 12mg White cake
Phosphorus 70mg White cake
Potassium 99mg White cake
Sodium 300mg 284mg White cake
Zinc 0.33mg White cake
Copper 0.067mg White cake
Manganese 0.277mg White cake
Selenium 10.7µg White cake
Vitamin A 75IU 42IU Chocolate eclair
Vitamin A RAE 12µg White cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg White cake
Vitamin B1 0.128mg White cake
Vitamin B2 0.189mg White cake
Vitamin B3 1.063mg White cake
Vitamin B5 0.167mg White cake
Vitamin B6 0.029mg White cake
Folate 31µg White cake
Vitamin B12 0.06µg White cake
Vitamin K 4.1µg White cake
Tryptophan 0.054mg White cake
Threonine 0.157mg White cake
Isoleucine 0.199mg White cake
Leucine 0.338mg White cake
Lysine 0.204mg White cake
Methionine 0.107mg White cake
Phenylalanine 0.228mg White cake
Valine 0.229mg White cake
Histidine 0.099mg White cake
Cholesterol 47mg 1mg White cake
Trans Fat 0.2g White cake
Saturated Fat 1.4g 3.897g Chocolate eclair
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 3.692g White cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.9g 2.162g Chocolate eclair

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate eclair White 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
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Chocolate eclair
14%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chocolate eclair
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White cake
White cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White cake
White cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.497g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.