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Focaccia vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Focaccia and Fruitcake

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 in Focaccia is higher than in Fruitcake.
  • Focaccia covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 35% more than Fruitcake.
  • Focaccia contains 8 times more Selenium than Fruitcake. While Focaccia contains 15.9µg of Selenium, Fruitcake contains only 2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fruitcake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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 +52.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +392.6%
Contains more Copper +82%
Contains more Manganese +65.5%
Contains more Selenium +695%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Equal in Calcium - 33
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Iron +52.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +392.6%
Contains more Copper +82%
Contains more Manganese +65.5%
Contains more Selenium +695%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Equal in Calcium - 33

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 E +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Folate +590%
Contains more Vitamin K +280%
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Folate +590%
Contains more Vitamin K +280%
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +202.4%
Contains more Water +81.5%
Contains more Other +46.4%
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +72%
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +202.4%
Contains more Water +81.5%
Contains more Other +46.4%
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +72%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.3%
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 8.77g 2.9g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 35.82g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 249kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 1.75g 27.42g Focaccia
Fiber 1.8g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 35mg 33mg Focaccia
Iron 3.16mg 2.07mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 128mg 52mg Focaccia
Potassium 114mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 561mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 1.33mg 0.27mg Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.05mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.364mg 0.22mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg 2µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 2IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.9mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.05mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.099mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 0.791mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.226mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.046mg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 20µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 5.7µg 1.5µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 0.877g 1.048g Focaccia
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 4.2g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Focaccia Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.67g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.171g)
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 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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/nutrients
  2. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.