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Focaccia vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Focaccia and Gingerbread different?

  • Focaccia is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Gingerbread is richer in Manganese, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Focaccia is 26% higher.
  • Focaccia contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Gingerbread. While Focaccia contains 0.47mg of Vitamin B1, Gingerbread contains only 0.19mg.
  • Focaccia has less Saturated Fat.

Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 Phosphorus +137%
Contains more Zinc +241%
Contains more Calcium +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Potassium +285.1%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +87.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Selenium - 16.3
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +137%
Contains more Zinc +241%
Contains more Calcium +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Potassium +285.1%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +87.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Selenium - 16.3

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 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Folate +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.1%
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Folate +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +124.9%
Contains more Water +64%
Contains more Fats +107.9%
Contains more Carbs +37.4%
Contains more Other +55.3%
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +124.9%
Contains more Water +64%
Contains more Fats +107.9%
Contains more Carbs +37.4%
Contains more Other +55.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.1%
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 8.77g 3.9g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 35.82g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 249kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 1.75g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 35mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 3.16mg 2.88mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 128mg 54mg Focaccia
Potassium 114mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 561mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 1.33mg 0.39mg Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.364mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 15.9µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 2IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.19mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.162mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 1.738mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.375mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 138µg 33µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 0.877g 4.122g Focaccia
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Focaccia Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.245g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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 ($)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.