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Focaccia vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Focaccia and English muffin

  • English muffin has less Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Focaccia's daily need coverage for Iron is 28% more.
  • Focaccia has 19 times more Monounsaturated Fat than English muffin. Focaccia has 5.67g of Monounsaturated Fat, while English muffin has 0.302g.
  • English muffin is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 +255.1%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -17.3%
Contains more Copper +41.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 133
Equal in Manganese - 0.357
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Iron +255.1%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -17.3%
Contains more Copper +41.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 133
Equal in Manganese - 0.357

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 B1 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.8%
Contains more Folate +273%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.8%
Contains more Folate +273%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +338.3%
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Other +49.1%
Equal in Water - 42.1
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +338.3%
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Other +49.1%
Equal in Water - 42.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1777.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1777.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 8.77g 7.7g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 1.8g Focaccia
Carbs 35.82g 46g English muffin
Calories 249kcal 235kcal Focaccia
Sugar 1.75g English muffin
Fiber 1.8g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 35mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 3.16mg 0.89mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 128mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 114mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 561mg 464mg English muffin
Zinc 1.33mg 0.7mg Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.364mg 0.357mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.181mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.154mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 1.566mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.446mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.043mg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 37µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.877g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 0.302g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 0.888g Focaccia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.618g)
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 minerals?
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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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.