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Focaccia vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Focaccia and Pie crust

  • Focaccia has more Iron, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Pie crust is higher in Selenium.
  • Pie crust covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 35% more than Focaccia.
  • Pie crust contains 3 times less Zinc than Focaccia. Focaccia contains 1.33mg of Zinc, while Pie crust contains 0.4mg.
  • Focaccia has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.

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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.
Focaccia
Focaccia
8
:
2
Pie crust
Pie crust
Contains more Iron +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +78.1%
Contains less Sodium -25.5%
Contains more Zinc +232.5%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +15.6%
Contains more Calcium +74.3%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Focaccia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Pie crust
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Contains more Iron +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +78.1%
Contains less Sodium -25.5%
Contains more Zinc +232.5%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +15.6%
Contains more Calcium +74.3%
Contains more Selenium +44%

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.
Focaccia
Focaccia
10
:
0
Pie crust
Pie crust
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.6%
Contains more Folate +32.7%
Focaccia
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%
Pie crust
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% 0% 99% 50% 52% 17% 15% 78% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.6%
Contains more Folate +32.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Focaccia
Focaccia
2
:
3
Pie crust
Pie crust
Contains more Protein +27.1%
Contains more Water +504.1%
Contains more Fats +298%
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Contains more Other +24.2%
Focaccia
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Pie crust
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +27.1%
Contains more Water +504.1%
Contains more Fats +298%
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Contains more Other +24.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Focaccia
Focaccia
1
:
2
Pie crust
Pie crust
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +299.2%
Focaccia
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Pie crust
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.968 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +299.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Pie crust Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 52.1g Pie crust
Protein 8.77g 6.9g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 31.4g Pie crust
Carbs 35.82g 52.1g Pie crust
Calories 249kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Sugar 1.75g Pie crust
Fiber 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 35mg 61mg Pie crust
Iron 3.16mg 2.22mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 128mg 86mg Focaccia
Potassium 114mg 64mg Focaccia
Sodium 561mg 753mg Focaccia
Zinc 1.33mg 0.4mg Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.075mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.364mg 0.315mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg 22.9µg Pie crust
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.392mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.213mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 2.727mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.268mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.064mg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 104µg Focaccia
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg Pie crust
Methionine 0.121mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg Pie crust
Saturated Fat 0.877g 7.974g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 3.968g Pie crust

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Pie crust
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
26%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.097g)
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 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 ($)

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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.