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Pastry vs. Chocolate eclair — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pastry and Chocolate eclair?

  • Pastry is richer than Chocolate eclair in Iron, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% more.
  • Pastry has 11 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Chocolate eclair. While Pastry has 21.597g of Monounsaturated Fat, Chocolate eclair has only 2g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate eclair is lower.

We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen types 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 +265.7%
Contains less Sodium -17%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 27% 0% 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +265.7%
Contains less Sodium -17%
Contains more Calcium +380%

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.
Pastry
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
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 +7400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.9%
Contains more Fats +452.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Contains more Water +456.5%
Equal in Other - 1.1
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 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 Protein +65.9%
Contains more Fats +452.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Contains more Water +456.5%
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +979.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +979.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Chocolate eclair Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 38.2g Pastry
Protein 7.3g 4.4g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 6.9g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 40.3g Pastry
Calories 551kcal 241kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 16.8g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 2.1g Chocolate eclair
Calcium 10mg 48mg Chocolate eclair
Iron 2.56mg 0.7mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 60mg Pastry
Potassium 61mg Pastry
Sodium 249mg 300mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg Pastry
Copper 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 75IU Chocolate eclair
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B6 0.021mg Pastry
Folate 78µg Pastry
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Pastry
Trans Fat 0.2g Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 1.4g Chocolate eclair
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 2g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 2.9g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry 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
30%
Pastry
0%
Chocolate eclair
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
8%
Chocolate eclair

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.