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Crouton vs. Chocolate eclair — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Crouton and Chocolate eclair

  • Crouton has more Iron, Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Chocolate eclair is richer in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Iron is 42% more.
  • Crouton contains 2 times more Fiber than Chocolate eclair. Crouton contains 5.1g of Fiber, while Chocolate eclair contains 2.1g.
  • Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Croutons, plain and HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, 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.
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +482.9%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 27% 0% 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +482.9%
Contains less Sodium -57%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +170.5%
Contains more Carbs +82.4%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Contains more Water +760%
Equal in Fats - 6.9
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
4% 7% 40% 47%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 40.3 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +170.5%
Contains more Carbs +82.4%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Contains more Water +760%
Equal in Fats - 6.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.4
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Chocolate eclair Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 38.2g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 4.4g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 6.9g Chocolate eclair
Carbs 73.5g 40.3g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 241kcal Crouton
Sugar 16.8g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 2.1g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 48mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 0.7mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg Crouton
Sodium 698mg 300mg Chocolate eclair
Zinc 0.89mg Crouton
Copper 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 75IU Chocolate eclair
Vitamin B1 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg Crouton
Folate 132µg Crouton
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.2g Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 1.4g Chocolate eclair
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 2g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 2.9g Chocolate eclair

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Chocolate eclair
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Crouton
0%
Chocolate eclair
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
8%
Chocolate eclair

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/nutrients
  2. Chocolate eclair - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167922/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.