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Chocolate eclair vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chocolate eclair and pound cake

  • Chocolate eclair is richer in fiber, while pound cake is higher in iron and monounsaturated fat.
  • Pound cake covers your daily saturated fat needs 17% more than chocolate eclair.
  • Chocolate eclair has 4 times more fiber than pound cake. Chocolate eclair has 2.1g of fiber, while pound cake has 0.6g.
  • Chocolate eclair is lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 14% 0% 26% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.4%
Contains more IronIron +111.4%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 40% 47%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 40.3 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +82.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.6%
Contains more FatsFats +102.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.1%
Contains more OtherOther +39.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 32% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.9 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate eclair Pound cake DV% diff.
Phosphorus 140mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 19%
Saturated fat 1.4g 4.811g 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 14%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Folate 42µg 11%
Fats 6.9g 13.96g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 10%
Iron 0.7mg 1.48mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Calories 241kcal 353kcal 6%
Fiber 2.1g 0.6g 6%
Cholesterol 47mg 66mg 6%
Copper 0.042mg 5%
Manganese 0.11mg 5%
Potassium 149mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Carbs 40.3g 53.64g 4%
Zinc 0.43mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2g 3.02g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.9g 3.419g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 3%
Sodium 300mg 377mg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Protein 4.4g 5g 1%
Net carbs 38.2g 53.04g N/A
Calcium 48mg 47mg 0%
Sugar 16.8g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate eclair Pound cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Chocolate eclair
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chocolate eclair
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Chocolate eclair - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167922/nutrients
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.