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Focaccia vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Focaccia and Pancake?

  • Focaccia is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Zinc, yet Pancake is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Focaccia's daily need coverage for Folate is 25% higher.
  • Focaccia has 2 times more Zinc than Pancake. Focaccia has 1.33mg of Zinc, while Pancake has 0.56mg.
  • Focaccia contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 +75.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +137.5%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Calcium +525.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Equal in Selenium - 14.9
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 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +137.5%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Calcium +525.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Equal in Selenium - 14.9

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 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Folate +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +9700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.281
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 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Folate +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +9700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.281

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37%
Contains more Carbs +26.6%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +67.7%
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +37%
Contains more Carbs +26.6%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +67.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.4%
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Pancake Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 28.3g Focaccia
Protein 8.77g 6.4g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 9.7g Pancake
Carbs 35.82g 28.3g Focaccia
Calories 249kcal 227kcal Focaccia
Sugar 1.75g Pancake
Fiber 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 35mg 219mg Pancake
Iron 3.16mg 1.8mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 128mg 159mg Pancake
Potassium 114mg 132mg Pancake
Sodium 561mg 439mg Pancake
Zinc 1.33mg 0.56mg Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.049mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.364mg 0.2mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg 14.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 2IU 196IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Pancake
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.201mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.281mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 1.567mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.405mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.046mg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 38µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Pancake
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg Pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 0.877g 2.122g Focaccia
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 2.474g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 4.447g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Pancake
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
21%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.245g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.