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Pie crust vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pie crust and Focaccia

  • Pie crust has more Selenium, however, Focaccia is higher in Iron, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Pie crust covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 35% more than Focaccia.
  • Focaccia has less Saturated Fat.

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

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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.
Pie crust
Pie crust
2
:
8
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Calcium +74.3%
Contains more Selenium +44%
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%
Pie crust
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Focaccia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Calcium +74.3%
Contains more Selenium +44%
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%

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.
Pie crust
Pie crust
0
:
10
Focaccia
Focaccia
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%
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%
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%
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
Pie crust
Pie crust
3
:
2
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Fats +298%
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Contains more Other +24.2%
Contains more Protein +27.1%
Contains more Water +504.1%
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
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
Contains more Fats +298%
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Contains more Other +24.2%
Contains more Protein +27.1%
Contains more Water +504.1%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pie crust Focaccia
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 Pie crust Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 52.1g 34.02g Pie crust
Protein 6.9g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 31.4g 7.89g Pie crust
Carbs 52.1g 35.82g Pie crust
Calories 518kcal 249kcal Pie crust
Sugar 1.75g Pie crust
Fiber 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 61mg 35mg Pie crust
Iron 2.22mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 86mg 128mg Focaccia
Potassium 64mg 114mg Focaccia
Sodium 753mg 561mg Focaccia
Zinc 0.4mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.075mg 0.091mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.315mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 22.9µg 15.9µg Pie crust
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Folate 104µg 138µg 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 7.974g 0.877g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 5.67g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 0.994g Pie crust

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pie crust 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
26%
Pie crust
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
48%
Focaccia

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