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Angel food cake vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Angel food cake and Focaccia different?

  • Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Focaccia is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Focaccia is 33% higher.
  • Angel food cake contains 4 times more Calcium than Focaccia. While Angel food cake contains 140mg of Calcium, Focaccia contains only 35mg.

Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 Calcium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.1%
Contains more Iron +507.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -25.1%
Contains more Zinc +1800%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +328.2%
Contains more Selenium +117.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.1%
Contains more Iron +507.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -25.1%
Contains more Zinc +1800%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +328.2%
Contains more Selenium +117.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.5%
Contains more Folate +294.3%
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% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.5%
Contains more Folate +294.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +61.4%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Fats +886.3%
Contains more Water +38.3%
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Carbs +61.4%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Fats +886.3%
Contains more Water +38.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7885.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.8%
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7885.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 56.3g 34.02g Angel food cake
Protein 5.9g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 0.8g 7.89g Focaccia
Carbs 57.8g 35.82g Angel food cake
Calories 258kcal 249kcal Angel food cake
Sugar 1.75g Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 140mg 35mg Angel food cake
Iron 0.52mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 324mg 128mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 114mg Focaccia
Sodium 749mg 561mg Focaccia
Zinc 0.07mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.078mg 0.091mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.085mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 7.3µg 15.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.301mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Folate 35µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Angel food cake
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.075mg Angel food cake
Threonine 0.248mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.312mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.481mg Angel food cake
Lysine 0.364mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg Angel food cake
Valine 0.354mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.131mg Angel food cake
Saturated Fat 0.121g 0.877g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 0.994g Focaccia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Angel food cake Focaccia
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
17%
Angel food cake
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.756g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/nutrients
  2. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.