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Waffle vs. Chocolate eclair — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Waffle and Chocolate eclair?

  • Waffle is richer than Chocolate eclair in Calcium, Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Calcium is 21% more.
  • Waffle has 3 times more Iron than Chocolate eclair. While Waffle has 2.31mg of Iron, Chocolate eclair has only 0.7mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate eclair is lower.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen 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.
Contains more Calcium +431.3%
Contains more Iron +230%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 27% 0% 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +431.3%
Contains more Iron +230%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%

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.
Waffle
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Contains more Vitamin A +204%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 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 +204%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Fats +104.3%
Contains more Other +181.8%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Water +12.6%
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +79.5%
Contains more Fats +104.3%
Contains more Other +181.8%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Water +12.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Chocolate eclair Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 38.2g Chocolate eclair
Protein 7.9g 4.4g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 6.9g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 40.3g Chocolate eclair
Calories 291kcal 241kcal Waffle
Sugar 16.8g Waffle
Fiber 2.1g Chocolate eclair
Calcium 255mg 48mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 0.7mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 300mg Chocolate eclair
Zinc 0.68mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg Waffle
Manganese 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 75IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Waffle
Folate 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 47mg Chocolate eclair
Trans Fat 0.2g Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.866g 1.4g Chocolate eclair
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 2g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 2.9g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
0%
Chocolate eclair
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
8%
Chocolate eclair

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.8g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.