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Pancake vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pancake and Focaccia?

  • Pancake is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B12, yet Focaccia is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Focaccia's daily need coverage for Folate is 25% higher.

We used Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 Calcium +525.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +137.5%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Equal in Selenium - 15.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Calcium +525.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +137.5%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Equal in Selenium - 15.9

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 A +9700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +9700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +67.7%
Contains more Protein +37%
Contains more Carbs +26.6%
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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +67.7%
Contains more Protein +37%
Contains more Carbs +26.6%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pancake Focaccia
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 Pancake Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 34.02g Focaccia
Protein 6.4g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 9.7g 7.89g Pancake
Carbs 28.3g 35.82g Focaccia
Calories 227kcal 249kcal Focaccia
Sugar 1.75g Pancake
Fiber 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 219mg 35mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 159mg 128mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 114mg Pancake
Sodium 439mg 561mg Pancake
Zinc 0.56mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.049mg 0.091mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.2mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 14.9µg 15.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 196IU 2IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Folate 38µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 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 59mg 0mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 2.122g 0.877g Focaccia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 0.994g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake Focaccia
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
21%
Pancake
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
48%
Focaccia

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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/nutrients
  2. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.