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Focaccia vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Focaccia and Bread sticks

  • 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.
  • The amount of Sodium in Focaccia is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Bread sticks, 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 Calcium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.3%
Contains more Zinc +51.1%
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Copper +106.6%
Contains more Manganese +53%
Contains more Selenium +135.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 121
Equal in Potassium - 124
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Contains more Calcium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.3%
Contains more Zinc +51.1%
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Copper +106.6%
Contains more Manganese +53%
Contains more Selenium +135.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 121
Equal in Potassium - 124

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Folate +17.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +652.6%
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Fats +20.4%
Contains more Carbs +91%
Contains more Other +148.4%
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Water +652.6%
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Fats +20.4%
Contains more Carbs +91%
Contains more Other +148.4%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Focaccia Bread sticks
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 Focaccia Bread sticks Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 65.4g Bread sticks
Protein 8.77g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 7.89g 9.5g Bread sticks
Carbs 35.82g 68.4g Bread sticks
Calories 249kcal 412kcal Bread sticks
Sugar 1.75g 1.26g Bread sticks
Fiber 1.8g 3g Bread sticks
Calcium 35mg 22mg Focaccia
Iron 3.16mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 128mg 121mg Focaccia
Potassium 114mg 124mg Bread sticks
Sodium 561mg 713mg Focaccia
Zinc 1.33mg 0.88mg Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.188mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.364mg 0.557mg Bread sticks
Selenium 15.9µg 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.42mg 1.01mg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.589mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.54mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.073mg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 162µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 5.7µg 2.2µg 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 0.877g 1.41g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 3.568g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 3.628g Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Focaccia Bread sticks
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
39%
Focaccia
48%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
71%
Bread sticks

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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/nutrients
  2. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.