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Melba toast vs. Chocolate eclair — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Melba toast and Chocolate eclair

  • Melba toast is richer in Iron, and Fiber, while Chocolate eclair is higher in Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Melba toast covers your daily Iron needs 38% more than Chocolate eclair.
  • Melba toast has 3 times more Fiber than Chocolate eclair. Melba toast has 6.3g of Fiber, while Chocolate eclair has 2.1g.
  • Chocolate eclair is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, melba toast, plain 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 Calcium +93.8%
Contains more Iron +428.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 27% 0% 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +93.8%
Contains more Iron +428.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%

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 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 104% 64% 78% 42% 23% 93% 0% 3%
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 +175%
Contains more Carbs +90.1%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Contains more Fats +115.6%
Contains more Water +827.5%
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 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 +175%
Contains more Carbs +90.1%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Contains more Fats +115.6%
Contains more Water +827.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.2%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Chocolate eclair Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 38.2g Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 4.4g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 6.9g Chocolate eclair
Carbs 76.6g 40.3g Melba toast
Calories 390kcal 241kcal Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g 16.8g Melba toast
Fiber 6.3g 2.1g Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 48mg Melba toast
Iron 3.7mg 0.7mg Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg Melba toast
Potassium 202mg Melba toast
Sodium 598mg 300mg Chocolate eclair
Zinc 2.01mg Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg Melba toast
Vitamin A 0IU 75IU Chocolate eclair
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Vitamin B1 0.413mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 4.113mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.693mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg Melba toast
Folate 124µg Melba toast
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Tryptophan 0.14mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.214mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg Melba toast
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Melba toast
Trans Fat 0.2g Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 1.4g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 2g Chocolate eclair
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 2.9g Chocolate eclair

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melba toast 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
34%
Melba toast
0%
Chocolate eclair
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
8%
Chocolate eclair

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.86g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.955g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/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.