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Doughnuts vs. Chocolate eclair — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Doughnuts and Chocolate eclair different?

  • Doughnuts are higher than Chocolate eclair in Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Doughnuts covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 49% more than Chocolate eclair.
  • Doughnuts contain 4 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Chocolate eclair. Doughnuts contain 8.544g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Chocolate eclair contains 2g.
  • Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat.

Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen 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 more Iron +261.4%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 27% 0% 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +261.4%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%

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 +435.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
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 +435.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +261.3%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Other +70.9%
Contains more Water +127.2%
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 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 +20.7%
Contains more Fats +261.3%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Other +70.9%
Contains more Water +127.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Doughnuts Chocolate eclair
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Doughnuts Chocolate eclair Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 38.2g Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 4.4g Doughnuts
Fats 24.93g 6.9g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 40.3g Doughnuts
Calories 434kcal 241kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g 16.8g Chocolate eclair
Fiber 1.7g 2.1g Chocolate eclair
Calcium 40mg 48mg Chocolate eclair
Iron 2.53mg 0.7mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 17mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 300mg Chocolate eclair
Zinc 0.5mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.09mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 14IU 75IU Chocolate eclair
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.05mg Doughnuts
Folate 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Cholesterol 10mg 47mg Doughnuts
Trans Fat 0.2g Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 1.4g Chocolate eclair
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 2g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 2.9g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts 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
33%
Doughnuts
0%
Chocolate eclair
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
8%
Chocolate eclair

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.705g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.