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Fruitcake vs. Chocolate eclair — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fruitcake and Chocolate eclair

  • Fruitcake is richer than Chocolate eclair in Iron, Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Fruitcake covers your daily Iron needs 17% more than Chocolate eclair.
  • Fruitcake has 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Chocolate eclair. Fruitcake has 4.2g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Chocolate eclair has 2g.
  • Chocolate eclair is lower in Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen.

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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 +195.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 27% 0% 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +195.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +240.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +240.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +31.9%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Water +87%
Equal in Other - 1.1
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 Fats +31.9%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Water +87%
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake Chocolate eclair
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Chocolate eclair Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 38.2g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 4.4g Chocolate eclair
Fats 9.1g 6.9g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 40.3g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 241kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 27.42g 16.8g Chocolate eclair
Fiber 3.7g 2.1g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 48mg Chocolate eclair
Iron 2.07mg 0.7mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 52mg Fruitcake
Potassium 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 300mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg Fruitcake
Copper 0.05mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 22IU 75IU Chocolate eclair
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.099mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 0.791mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Fruitcake
Folate 20µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 5mg 47mg Fruitcake
Trans Fat 0.2g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 1.4g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 2.9g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
10%
Fruitcake
0%
Chocolate eclair
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
8%
Chocolate eclair

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.352g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.