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Focaccia vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Focaccia and Saltine cracker

  • Focaccia has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5, however, Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily Iron needs 57% more than Focaccia.
  • Saltine cracker has 12 times less Vitamin E than Focaccia. Focaccia has 1.42mg of Vitamin E , while Saltine cracker has 0.12mg.
  • Focaccia contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 Calcium +59.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Selenium +34.6%
Equal in Potassium - 115
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 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +59.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Selenium +34.6%
Equal in Potassium - 115

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Folate +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.7%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Folate +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +393.1%
Contains more Water +1250.3%
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +129.8%
Contains more Other +36.6%
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +393.1%
Contains more Water +1250.3%
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +129.8%
Contains more Other +36.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3893%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3893%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 8.77g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 7.89g 1.6g Focaccia
Carbs 35.82g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 249kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 1.75g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 1.8g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 35mg 22mg Focaccia
Iron 3.16mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 128mg 113mg Focaccia
Potassium 114mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 561mg 849mg Focaccia
Zinc 1.33mg 0.94mg Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.364mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 15.9µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.12mg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.39mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.085mg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 124µg Focaccia
Vitamin K 5.7µg 4.9µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.877g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 0.142g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 0.685g Focaccia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Saltine cracker
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
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.