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Chocolate eclair vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chocolate eclair and saltine cracker?

  • Chocolate eclair is higher in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, yet saltine cracker is higher in iron.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 88% more.

We used HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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.
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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.7%
Contains more IronIron +1002.9%

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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +331.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1291.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.2%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1308.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +323.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.6%

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 Saltine cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate eclair Saltine cracker DV% diff.
Iron 0.7mg 7.72mg 88%
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 43%
Selenium 21.4µg 39%
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 36%
Folate 124µg 31%
Manganese 0.637mg 28%
Sodium 300mg 849mg 24%
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg 16%
Copper 0.145mg 16%
Phosphorus 113mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.9g 0.685g 15%
Carbs 40.3g 82.3g 14%
Protein 4.4g 10.5g 12%
Zinc 0.94mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 8%
Calories 241kcal 393kcal 8%
Fats 6.9g 1.6g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 7%
Magnesium 26mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.4g 0.244g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2g 0.142g 5%
Choline 19.6mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Potassium 115mg 3%
Calcium 48mg 22mg 3%
Fiber 2.1g 2.7g 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 38.2g 79.6g N/A
Sugar 16.8g 0.38g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.287mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.29mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.224mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate eclair Saltine cracker
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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chocolate eclair
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.156g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.