Chocolate eclair vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chocolate eclair and muffin
- Chocolate eclair contains less iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat than muffin.
- Muffin has 2 times less fiber than chocolate eclair. Chocolate eclair has 2.1g of fiber, while muffin has 1.1g.
- Muffin is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).
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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 less SodiumSodium | -10.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
40.3 g
Water:
47.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +89.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +132.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.5% |
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Protein
~4.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.9 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +141.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.9g | 8.103g | 35% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 21% | |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 20% | |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Fats | 6.9g | 16.07g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 13% | |
| Folate | 48µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 1.3mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.4g | 2.844g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2g | 4.822g | 7% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 375kcal | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 40.3g | 53g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 300mg | 336mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 4.4g | 4.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 38.2g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Calcium | 48mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 16.8g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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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
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30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate eclair is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.444g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)