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Cheesecake vs. Chocolate eclair — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheesecake and Chocolate eclair?

  • Cheesecake is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, yet Chocolate eclair is higher in Fiber, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 43% more.
  • Cheesecake has 4 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Chocolate eclair. While Cheesecake has 8.634g of Monounsaturated Fat, Chocolate eclair has only 2g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate eclair is lower.

We used Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Equal in Calcium - 48
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 27% 0% 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Equal in Calcium - 48

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 +629.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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 +629.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +226.1%
Contains more Carbs +58%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Equal in Water - 47.3
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +25%
Contains more Fats +226.1%
Contains more Carbs +58%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Equal in Water - 47.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +331.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +331.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Chocolate eclair Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 38.2g Chocolate eclair
Protein 5.5g 4.4g Cheesecake
Fats 22.5g 6.9g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 40.3g Chocolate eclair
Calories 321kcal 241kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g 16.8g Chocolate eclair
Fiber 0.4g 2.1g Chocolate eclair
Calcium 51mg 48mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 0.7mg Chocolate eclair
Magnesium 11mg Cheesecake
Phosphorus 93mg Cheesecake
Potassium 90mg Cheesecake
Sodium 438mg 300mg Chocolate eclair
Zinc 0.51mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.02mg Cheesecake
Manganese 0.14mg Cheesecake
Selenium 5.2µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 547IU 75IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B2 0.193mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B5 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg 47mg Chocolate eclair
Trans Fat 0.2g Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 1.4g Chocolate eclair
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 2g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 2.9g Chocolate eclair

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
17%
Cheesecake
0%
Chocolate eclair
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
8%
Chocolate eclair

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Sugar (difference - 5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.