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Chocolate eclair vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chocolate eclair and shortbread

  • Shortbread has more iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat than chocolate eclair.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 34% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +269.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
Contains more IronIron +325.7%

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.
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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
~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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1213.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more FatsFats +280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.3%
~equal in Other ~1.03g

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +235.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.1%

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 Shortbread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.9g 8.326g 36%
Fats 6.9g 26.22g 30%
Saturated fat 1.4g 8.105g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 29%
Iron 0.7mg 2.98mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 24%
Folate 81µg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 20%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Calories 241kcal 514kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2g 6.708g 12%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Copper 0.09mg 10%
Phosphorus 66mg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Carbs 40.3g 63.78g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 4%
Calcium 48mg 13mg 4%
Fiber 2.1g 1.3g 3%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Potassium 88mg 3%
Protein 4.4g 5.37g 2%
Sodium 300mg 353mg 2%
Net carbs 38.2g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 16.8g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate eclair Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chocolate eclair
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.705g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.