Croissant vs. Chocolate eclair — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Croissant and Chocolate eclair different?
- Croissant is higher in Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Chocolate eclair is richer in Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Croissant is 51% higher.
- Croissant contains 3 times more Iron than Chocolate eclair. While Croissant contains 2.03mg of Iron, Chocolate eclair contains only 0.7mg.
- Chocolate eclair has less Saturated Fat.
Croissants, butter and HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +892% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
40.3 g
Water:
47.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +204.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +103.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.9 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +176.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +165.1% |
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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| Calories | 406kcal | 241kcal |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 4.4g |
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| Fats | 21g | 6.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 38.2g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 40.3g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 47mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 48mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.7mg |
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| Sugar | 11.26g | 16.8g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 300mg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 75IU |
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| Vitamin A | 206µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 88µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Choline | 38.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 1.4g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 2g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 2.9g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.54g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate eclair is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)