Focaccia vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Focaccia and Irish soda bread
- Focaccia has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Iron, however, Irish soda bread is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
- Focaccia covers your daily Folate needs 23% more than Irish soda bread.
- Irish soda bread contains 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Focaccia. Focaccia contains 0.645mg of Vitamin B5, while Irish soda bread contains 0.25mg.
- Irish soda bread has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe.
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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.
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Iron
+17.5%
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Phosphorus
+12.3%
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Zinc
+133.3%
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Calcium
+131.4%
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Magnesium
+15%
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Potassium
+133.3%
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Sodium
-29.1%
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Copper
+42.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.355
Equal in Selenium - 16
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Iron
+17.5%
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Phosphorus
+12.3%
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Zinc
+133.3%
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Calcium
+131.4%
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Magnesium
+15%
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Potassium
+133.3%
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-29.1%
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Copper
+42.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.355
Equal in Selenium - 16
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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Vitamin B1
+57.7%
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Vitamin B2
+11.9%
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Vitamin B3
+52.6%
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Vitamin B5
+158%
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Vitamin B6
+36.1%
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Folate
+193.6%
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Vitamin A
+9600%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+57.7%
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Vitamin B2
+11.9%
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Vitamin B3
+52.6%
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Vitamin B5
+158%
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Vitamin B6
+36.1%
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Folate
+193.6%
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Vitamin A
+9600%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+32.9%
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Fats
+57.8%
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Water
+52.5%
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Carbs
+56.3%
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+42.9%
Protein:
8.77 g
Fats:
7.89 g
Carbs:
35.82 g
Water:
45.91 g
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1.61 g
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
5 g
Carbs:
56 g
Water:
30.1 g
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2.3 g
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Protein
+32.9%
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Fats
+57.8%
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+52.5%
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+56.3%
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+42.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-21.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+183.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+48.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.994 g
Saturated Fat:
1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.478 g
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Saturated Fat
-21.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+183.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+48.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 34.02g | 53.4g |
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| Protein | 8.77g | 6.6g |
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| Fats | 7.89g | 5g |
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| Carbs | 35.82g | 56g |
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| Calories | 249kcal | 290kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.75g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.6g |
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| Calcium | 35mg | 81mg |
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| Iron | 3.16mg | 2.69mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 128mg | 114mg |
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| Potassium | 114mg | 266mg |
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| Sodium | 561mg | 398mg |
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| Zinc | 1.33mg | 0.57mg |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.364mg | 0.355mg |
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| Selenium | 15.9µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 194IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.42mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.298mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.269mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 2.405mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.083mg |
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| Folate | 138µg | 47µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.05µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.072mg |
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| Threonine | 0.201mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.234mg |
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| Leucine | 0.436mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.138mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.159mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 18mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.877g | 1.111g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.67g | 1.999g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 1.478g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.234g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.