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Bread sticks vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bread sticks and Focaccia

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Folate in Bread sticks are higher than in Focaccia.
  • Bread sticks covers your daily need of Selenium 39% more than Focaccia.
  • Bread sticks contain 2 times more Copper than Focaccia. While Bread sticks contain 0.188mg of Copper, Focaccia contains only 0.091mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Focaccia is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread sticks, plain and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, 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.
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Copper +106.6%
Contains more Manganese +53%
Contains more Selenium +135.8%
Contains more Calcium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.3%
Contains more Zinc +51.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 128
Equal in Potassium - 114
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Copper +106.6%
Contains more Manganese +53%
Contains more Selenium +135.8%
Contains more Calcium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.3%
Contains more Zinc +51.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 128
Equal in Potassium - 114

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 B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +159.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
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 B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +159.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Fats +20.4%
Contains more Carbs +91%
Contains more Other +148.4%
Contains more Water +652.6%
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 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 Protein +36.8%
Contains more Fats +20.4%
Contains more Carbs +91%
Contains more Other +148.4%
Contains more Water +652.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.9%
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 65.4g 34.02g Bread sticks
Protein 12g 8.77g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 7.89g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 35.82g Bread sticks
Calories 412kcal 249kcal Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g 1.75g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 1.8g Bread sticks
Calcium 22mg 35mg Focaccia
Iron 4.28mg 3.16mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 121mg 128mg Focaccia
Potassium 124mg 114mg Bread sticks
Sodium 713mg 561mg Focaccia
Zinc 0.88mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.188mg 0.091mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.364mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg 15.9µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.01mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.47mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.301mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 3.67mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Folate 162µg 138µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 2.2µg 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 0.877g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 0.994g Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks 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
48%
Bread sticks
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.533g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.