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Cracker vs. Chocolate eclair — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cracker and Chocolate eclair different?

  • Cracker has more Iron, Calcium, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat than Chocolate eclair.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cracker is 42% higher.
  • Cracker contains 5 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Chocolate eclair. While Cracker contains 13.137g of Polyunsaturated fat, Chocolate eclair contains only 2.9g.
  • Chocolate eclair has less Saturated Fat.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen are the varieties 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 more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +475.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 27% 0% 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +475.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%

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.
Cracker
10
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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 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.9%
Contains more Fats +283%
Contains more Carbs +52.1%
Contains more Other +126.4%
Contains more Water +1406.4%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
4% 7% 40% 47%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 40.3 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +50.9%
Contains more Fats +283%
Contains more Carbs +52.1%
Contains more Other +126.4%
Contains more Water +1406.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cracker Chocolate eclair
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Chocolate eclair Opinion
Net carbs 59g 38.2g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 4.4g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 6.9g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 40.3g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 241kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 16.8g Cracker
Fiber 2.3g 2.1g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 48mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 0.7mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 300mg Chocolate eclair
Zinc 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 75IU Chocolate eclair
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.2g Chocolate eclair
Saturated Fat 5.562g 1.4g Chocolate eclair
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 2g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 2.9g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cracker Chocolate eclair
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
53%
Cracker
0%
Chocolate eclair
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
8%
Chocolate eclair

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Chocolate eclair - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167922/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.